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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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How Prenuptial Agreements and Asset Division Work in a California Divorce

Divorce in California involves one of the most complex frameworks for property division in the country. As a community property…

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When Divorce Involves Abuse Allegations

A recent celebrity divorce filing has put a difficult subject back in the headlines. A former cast member of the…

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Common Custody Mistakes That Can Cost You Time With Your Children

Custody battles are among the most emotionally charged legal proceedings anyone can go through. The decisions made during this period…

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How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Actually Strengthen Your Marriage

The conventional view of a prenuptial agreement is that it is a pessimistic document, a hedge against failure signed by…

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Unpaid Child Support Can Cost Your Passport

If you owe child support and hold a U.S. passport, pay attention. The U.S. State Department has announced it will…

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The Biggest Mistakes People Make During Divorce in California

Divorce is one of the most emotionally intense experiences a person can go through. When feelings run high, even intelligent…

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California Move-Away Orders: Answers to the Questions Parents Ask Most
California Move-Away Orders: Answers to the Questions Parents Ask Most

Relocation and child custody is one of the most emotionally charged and legally complex areas of California family law. When…

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The Best Interest Standard in California Relocation Cases: What Judges Actually Consider

In California family law, the phrase best interest of the child is used in virtually every custody proceeding, but in…

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Long-Distance Parenting Plans in California: How to Protect Your Relationship With Your Children
Long-Distance Parenting Plans in California: How to Protect Your Relationship With Your Children

When parents live in different states or far-apart regions of California, co-parenting looks fundamentally different from what most custody orders…

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Move-Away Orders in California: What Parents Need to Know Before Relocating

When a parent decides to move, whether across the country or to a different part of California, the impact on…

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Grandparent Rights in California: What the Law Actually Allows
Grandparent Rights in California: What the Law Actually Allows

California law gives grandparents a path to seek visitation with their grandchildren, but that path is narrower than most people…

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Child Support, Alimony, and Financial Discovery in a High Net Worth California Divorce
Child Support, Alimony, and Financial Discovery in a High Net Worth California Divorce

When people think about high net worth divorce, they often focus on the division of property, who gets the house,…

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