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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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Why California Does Not Default to 50/50

A Common Belief That Genuinely Does Not Match the Law Many parents assume California automatically splits custody time evenly between…

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New Riverside Judge and Your Family Case
New Riverside Judge and Your Family Case

On August 7, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed a new judge to the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside….

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What Judges Weigh Most in Parenting Cases

What Is the Legal Standard Courts Apply? Every custody and visitation decision in California is governed by the best-interest-of-the-child standard,…

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When Wealth Complicates a California Split

Why Does Wealth Change How Property Gets Divided? California is a community property state, which generally means assets and debts…

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Child Custody in California: The Basics Every Parent Should Know

Few parts of a divorce or separation carry as much weight for families as child custody. For parents in Riverside…

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California Residency Rules Before Filing

California Sets a Residency Requirement First Before a family court in the state will accept a filing, one spouse must…

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How to Build a Parenting Plan That Actually Works in California

One of the most important documents to come out of a California divorce or separation involving children is the parenting…

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When a Child Placement Fails in San Jose

A 2-year-old boy died in April after Santa Clara County placed him with a relative who had a prior felony…

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New Riverside Judge and Your Family Case

On August 7, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed a new judge to the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside….

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Summary Dissolution for San Jose CA Couples

Most California divorces involve court filings, hearings, financial disclosures, and months of procedural steps before a judgment is entered. Summary…

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Debts, Waste, and Hidden Assets in a California Divorce

Divorce in Riverside, California brings up more than who keeps the house or how holidays get split. Money questions, especially…

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What Really Matters in a Divorce Attorney

Divorce is one of those legal processes where the person you hire matters almost as much as the law itself….

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