When a parent’s marriage ends in divorce, their obligation to provide financial support for their children does not. Parents share financial responsibility for their children, and depending on their relative incomes, how custody is split, and other factors, often one...
Family Law
Domestication and Enforcement of Foreign Country Judgements
It is not uncommon for parties to have judgments issued in a foreign jurisdiction. However, before you can enforce a judgment that is rendered by another country in the State of California, you must initiate a domestication action to seek its recognition by a...
Family Law FAQ: What Is It, And How Does It Work For Me?
1. What is family law? “Family Law” legislates issues that pertain to family relationships, including marriages, parents-children, and registered domestic partnerships. Family law is designed to define the rights and responsibilities of all parties in these...
Artificial Intelligence and Family Law: The Good And The Questionable
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a popular topic these days as new programs and applications become available to the public. What was mere science fiction yesterday has become the reality of today. Proponents of this technology point to the incredible benefits it can...
Common issues relating to mental health in family law cases
In the U.S., one in five people suffer from a mental illness. Mental health is a growing concern in this country, and it impacts virtually every facet of life. In family law cases, it’s important to handle such issues with care. In a recent issue of Lawyer Monthly...
Divorce shouldn’t mean the end of saving for college
One of the biggest financial concerns for most parents is saving enough money for their children’s college education. The fact that you’re divorcing shouldn’t prevent your child from going to the college of their choice. Whether your child is still in elementary...
What does it mean to put your children first in divorce?
The law is clear on one aspect of all divorces involving children: The children’s needs have to be addressed first. What this means is that you need to do what is in the best interests of your children at all times. Whatever custody arrangements would be best for them...
What if your ex wants to modify your parenting plan?
Parents work hard to develop a parenting agreement during their divorce. Addressing all the facets of their children’s lives and what responsibilities each parent will have in their parenting agreement can be a complicated and stressful process. After all the work the...
Should I leave the marital home during the divorce process?
Few things are as unsettling as sharing a living space with a person with whom you have fallen out of love. If your marriage is bound for divorce but is still living under the same roof with your soon-to-be ex, the best-case scenario is that it is awkward and...
How California domestic violence restraining orders work
As someone preparing to break free or has recently liberated yourself from a person who has long been subjecting you to domestic violence, you may wonder how you can ensure that the perpetrator never threatens or hurts you again. One of the first stepping stones to...