Our Family Law Blog
Divorce and Bankruptcy
Finances and debt can get very messy during a divorce. Money is the number one stress factor in many relationships. A recent study of 4500 couples has shown that there is a very strong link between financial disagreements and divorce. Of all factors that can...
How To Determine Child Support In CA
The decision to divorce can be very difficult. The end of the marital relationship can equate to a complete life change. Divorce and other family law problems are without a doubt, a complicated and often difficult matter - from spousal support disputes to marital...
Divorce & Health Insurance in California
There are many things to consider during divorce, and health insurance is one of them. Having adequate coverage is important, especially if you have children. Divorce changes everything. But what doesn’t change is the fact that you and your spouse will continue to...
Grandparents Visitation Rights
To many grandparents, grandchildren are their pride and joy. It is understandable that grandparents want to spend time with their grandchildren and enjoy watching them grow up. When grandparents are denied the right to see their grandchildren, it can be heartbreaking....
How Is Spousal Support Determined In California?
When a couple divorces, the court may order one spouse to pay the other a certain amount of support money each month. Immediately after separation, a spouse can ask for support. This is referred to as temporary spousal support. It is utilized to maintain the living...
Medical Marijuana and Child Custody In California
"But I have a medical marijuana card.” More and more the issue of medical marijuana use is raised when dealing with child custody battles and whether the medical marijuana user would be entitled to an equal child visitation parenting plan, or something less. ...
How Religion Effects Child Visitation & Development
Faith-Mixing & Children We live in a society where inter-racial marriages and inter-faith couples are the norm. Seeing a man and woman in a committed relationship, whether married or not, is no longer reserved to those of the same race, nationality, ethnicity,...
Effects Of A Hair Follicle Drug Test In A Custody Battle
Can I request a drug test for the other parent? What about a hair follicle test? The problem of drug use by one of the parents in a child custody battle is frequently an issue that family law attorneys must deal with. First and foremost, as an attorney, I want to...
Making Memories during Parenting Time
Raising Children after Divorce As an adult, I can look back to my childhood and the fond memories of growing up. Memories of playing baseball in the front yard, the road trip to the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, and playing in the tree house in the back yard. Raising...
Co-Parenting After Divorce For Children’s Sake
Co Parenting & Raising Children All Together Separate If you are in conflict with your child’s other parent, your child is in danger, and only you can protect them. Focusing on your child’s needs not only benefits them, but helps do what is best for you....