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What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 9) The Cycle of Violence
The Cycle of Violence The question that most people ask themselves when working with domestic violence is "why"? Our society…
Same-Sex Marriage Custody Issues
A same-sex marriage divorce is a challenging process—especially when children are involved. Since same-sex marriage and custodial laws are new and constantly…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 8) Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship
Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship Just as it's impossible to make progress while working with sweeping generalization in any other area of…
Reliability of Juvenile Witnessess
Recently, I was discussing the holding in In Re I.C with our juvenile dependency attorney Nicole Anderson. Nicole has been practicing…
Recent ruling on domestic violence and restraining orders
Spousal Abuse In Fischer v Fischer. (March 18, 2018) In affirmance, First District holds wife did not intentionally or recklessly cause husband…
Child Visitation
In Ed H. v. Ashley C. (August 24, 2017) In affirmance, Fourth District holds that great-grandparents lack standing to seek visitation with great-grandchildren…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 7) The Psychology of Domestic Violence
The Psychology of Domestic Violence In this lengthy chapter, Bradley attempts to articulate the problem of domestic violence from a psychological standpoint,…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 6) The History of Domestic Violence P.2
The History of Domestic Violence pt 2 Although in the first portion of this topic we covered how domestic violence has been…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 5) The History of Domestic Violence
The History of Domestic Violence In order to get a full understanding of domestic violence and learn what we can do to…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 4) The legacy of the O.J Simpson case
The Legacy of the O.J Simpson Case The aftermath of the infamous O.J Simpson case had a tremendous amount of effects concerning…
Personal Jurisdiction
In Hogue vs Hogue (September 29, 2017) Third District finds that husband’s sending video of his mock suicide from Georgia to wife in…
High Wage Earners & When Courts Deviate from the Child Support Guidelines
In a reversal, the Second District held that the trial court must, per Fam C §4056, state on the record its reasons…
4 Co-Parenting Tips from a Southern California Family Lawyer
What Exactly Is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting happens when both parents playing an active and crucial role in the child’s life after divorce (barring any dangerous…
When Does Interest Begin to Accrue on Unpaid Payments?
The Marriage of Dalgleish & Selvaggio Published November 30, 2017 In a partial reversal, Second District Court of Appeals holds that interest…
Show Your Ex You No Longer Care After the Divorce
The aftermath of divorce can be difficult to deal with, but you'll eventually learn to heal and realize you're better off now than you…
How to Clean Up Your Life After Going Through Divorce
Divorce brings a lot of change with it, so it’s no surprise that your house might look a little different once you get…
How to Handle the Pitfalls in Child Visitation After Divorce
Even when divorce is the best option for you and your ex, it's not always easy to navigate child visitation. After all,…
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Is Divorce Contagious?
If it seems like divorce is contagious, that's because it just might be. According to a recent study, you may be 75 percent more…
Is IRS debt considered in the spousal support equation?
Recently, we came across a question posed to an out-of-state attorney regarding the ability to pay spousal support. The question posed a…
Law Offices Edgar & Dow Comes to the Desert
The Edgar & Dow, APLC announces a new office location in Palm Desert and the addition of Attorney David Kolmel, Esq. Law…
How long will Spousal Support last?
By: David J. Kolmel, Esq. One of the most fundamental questions that we in family law always face when meeting with a…
How to Handle Divorce-Related Anxiety
Divorce can cause a lot of changes in your life. Though those changes are often for the better in the long run,…
Tips to Survive Living Together During a Divorce
If you've filed for divorce, make sure you avoid the common mistake of moving out right away. It may seem logical that you…
Edgar Family Law Recognized as One of Fastest Growing Firms in the US
Edgar & Dow Named a 2017 Law Firm 500 Honoree for Fastest Growing Law Firms in the United States Over the past 3-years,…
Dealing with Fatigue During Divorce
Divorce can affect nearly every aspect of your life, and your energy level is one of them. So it makes sense that…
How to Keep Your Child Custody Arrangement Civil
When you have children and are facing divorce, a major milestone in the whole process is coming to an agreement regarding child custody.…
Know the Most Common Physical Symptoms of Divorce
Divorce comes with all kinds of changes. It typically requires people to move, adjust their budget and even see their children less.…
Helping Children Through Socially Awkward Situations After Your Divorce
Divorce can lead to awkward social situations for adults, but it doesn't stop there. It can cause children to feel socially awkward,…
How Having a Routine Helps Children of Divorce
Divorce is a major change for everyone involved, but it often affects children the most. After all, children need a regular routine…
How to deal with a Narcissist in a custody battle
We are family law attorneys and we handle hundreds of family law cases each year. Often the court will refer the matter…
How to Make Switching Schools Easier on Children of Divorce
It's common for children to thrive on routine, and school often provides exactly that. Routine is especially important for children of divorce,…
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Should I file for divorce?
The Basics of Filing for Divorce If it's clear to you that your marriage is over, it's time to start researching the…
Millennials and Divorce
One common belief is that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, but it turns out this is a misleading statistic. That's…
5 Surprising Reasons for Divorce
We've all heard of "irreconcilable differences" as a common, somewhat vague reason for divorce. But that's not the only reason a couple…
Employment Termination & Child Support Obligations
How does child support work if the mother has no job? When it comes to child support obligations, does it matter whether she was…
Getting Along With Your Ex’s Family After Divorce
After you've been married for years, it's natural to be close with your spouse's family. When the marriage is over, it can…
How to Stick to Boundaries With Your Divorce Lawyer
As you start your divorce case, you first need to know how to properly work with your lawyer. After all, you hired your lawyer…
How to Communicate Well with Your Divorce Lawyer
An experienced lawyer is one of the staples of any divorce case, but it’s not enough just to have him or her…
At the End of Your Case — What You Need to Know
If you have recently received a judgment for your divorce case, you are likely feeling a mixture of emotions. You may be…
You REALLY do need a lawyer
Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Divorce If you're facing divorce, it's only natural to have a lot on your mind. Just…
Things to Consider Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer-From a Retired Family Court Judge
Divorce is the most emotion-filled, vulnerable, and sometimes frightening time in many people’s lives. It is a complicated process, and without legal…
The Long and Winding Road of a Custody Battle
Father comes to our office after having difficulty with the mother of the child. Mother had filed a request for a temporary restraining…
Did Mother waive child support?
After a lengthy custody battle, where the parents were in and out of court numerous times over the course of a couple…
Are there Equitable Remedies/Defenses to Child Support Arrears?
This is a case that we have been working on this week in anticipation for trial. Father and Mother have a 50/50…
Termination of Parental Rights and Step Parent Adoption
At the Edgar & Dow, our team handles stepparent adoption matters, which often includes the father or mother signing over parental rights Child Abandonment Laws in…
Trial Topic this week: Where should we do the child custody exchange?
Many people going through a custody case in court are often considering where they should do the child custody exchange. One might think that…
Military Pension divided? Not so fast
The United States Supreme Court has just ruled in Howell v. Howell. (May 15, 2017). First the set up. Husband and wife…
Another Successful Trial Completed-Cohabitation and Family Code 4323
We completed another successful trial this week. The topic of this weeks trial was cohabitation and Family Code Section 4323. The parties…
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