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California family law changes, and so do the questions families bring to it. Our collection of blogs offer perspective from attorneys who practice this area every day, covering divorce, custody, support, and the legal developments that affect your case.
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Parents who can’t agree on a parenting schedule may picture a courtroom fight as the only way forward. Under California…
Few dates in a California divorce carry as much weight as the date of separation, yet spouses can disagree about…
Few legal matters feel as personal as child custody. When parents separate, they often bring along ideas picked up from…
Mountain View sits beside Moffett Federal Airfield, and military families in the area can face rules that most civilian divorces…
California now gives divorcing spouses a way to open their case together. Beginning January 1, 2026, couples can file a…
Most people give little thought to who sits on the Riverside County Superior Court until they have a case in…
When a marriage ends, one of the most important and often most contested parts of the divorce is dividing property….
Is Spousal Support Guaranteed In Every Divorce? No. Unlike child support, which follows a strict guideline formula, spousal support is…
Deciding to end a marriage is one of the hardest choices a person can make, and the legal process that…
Is California A Community Property State? Yes. Under California Family Code Section 760, nearly everything either spouse earns or acquires during…
Protection Rarely Comes In Just One Form California does not offer a single, one-size-fits-all restraining order for domestic violence situations….
What Actually Happens After I File a Family Law Petition? Once a family law petition is filed, the other party…