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Navigating Child Support During COVIDWith the latest news from California Governor Gavin Newsome shutting down all “non-essential” businesses starting March 17, 2020, in the six local bay area…
Divorce
Divorce and Women's HealthGoing through a divorce can be the most challenging time in a woman’s life. Changes come fast and furious. It’s hard enough to adjust…
Custody
Modifying Orders in Parenting CasesParenting time orders almost always need modification. Circumstances change as the children get older or as parents moved to new locations. Parenting time order…
Divorce
What Should I Know About DivorceThere are many important things to keep in mind when starting a divorce, such as creating financial reserves, seeking out financial assistance, and contemplating…
Custody
Taking Emergency Action To Modify A Parenting…When it comes to our children’s welfare, every decision is urgent. Once we’ve decided what’s best for our kids, we want action right away.…
Separation
When to Move OutOnce a spouse has decided a divorce is going to happen, continuing to live together under the same roof can be a really bad…
Visitation
Alcohol or Drugs and Time with Your…Substance abuse is a common factor of conflict for parents in a divorce. Divorce parties may turn to alcohol and drug use during the…
No-Fault Divorce
Overview: The Decision to File in ColoradoThe choice to file for divorce may be the most difficult decision. The challenges a family faces during such a process can be especially…
Early Assessment
Divorce Mediation or BustIf you filed for divorce, family court mediation is, more than likely, coming your way. And that’s a good thing. Regardless of whether or…
Mother’s Rights
Protecting Mothers RightsIn family law cases, mothers face the competing interests of the needs of their children and the involvement of the father. A court must…
Father’s Rights
What Does Parental Alienation Look Like?Parental alienation occurs when a parent poisons the relationship between the other parent and his or her children. Its effects are highly destructive on…
Early Assessment
Key to Parenting Time: CooperationSplitting parenting time can be fertile ground for conflict Parties get fixated on percentages and the number of overnights, instead of cooperation and what…
Early Assessment
Fathers Have Rights, Too“Is my state a father’s state, or a mother’s state?” It’s a common question, and we get it all the time from clients worried…
Visitation
Understanding Child Custody In CaliforniaThe word “custody” is what most people think of when they talk about time with their kids after a divorce. Most family law professionals,…
Divorce
Family law clients have a significant degree of control over attorney fees incurred within their cases. The biggest factor in the overall cost of…
Custody
A Child and Family Investigators, or CFI, is an expert appointed by a court to help a judge resolve parenting time and decision-making conflicts.…
Separation
Reducing Conflict in SeparationDivorce can be an unpleasant topic. When a couple decides to get married, the topic of separation is typically not at the top of…
Grandparents Rights
Grandparents Rights In Dependency and NeglectIn today’s world of modern families, it’s not unusual for grandparents to seek their own rights regarding their grandchildren. This is a well-established statutory…
Divorce
Completing an Uncontested Divorce in CaliforniaAn uncontested divorce is a lawsuit. And this lawsuit must be filed, even if the divorcing couple is not in conflict regarding parenting plans,…