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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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Child custody is one of the most emotionally charged issues any parent will face, and how it gets resolved often…
Most child custody cases are decided under a broad “best interest of the child” standard, with courts weighing factors like…
What Areas Does California Family Law Actually Cover? California family law encompasses divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal…
Dividing property is one of the most consequential parts of any California divorce, and it starts with a single foundational…
A Common Belief That Genuinely Does Not Match the Law Many parents assume California automatically splits custody time evenly between…
On August 7, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed a new judge to the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside….
What Is the Legal Standard Courts Apply? Every custody and visitation decision in California is governed by the best-interest-of-the-child standard,…
Why Does Wealth Change How Property Gets Divided? California is a community property state, which generally means assets and debts…
Few parts of a divorce or separation carry as much weight for families as child custody. For parents in Riverside…
California Sets a Residency Requirement First Before a family court in the state will accept a filing, one spouse must…
One of the most important documents to come out of a California divorce or separation involving children is the parenting…
A 2-year-old boy died in April after Santa Clara County placed him with a relative who had a prior felony…