California Family Code Section 2552 generally requires that for purposes of dividing community property that assets and debts be valued “as near as practicable to the time of trial”. If you are settling a case this usually amounts to as close as possible to the date...
Results-Oriented Family Law Representation
Month: February 2013
My ex-wife requested sole legal and physical custody of our children as well as child support. What is going to happen?
Just because she is asking for sole custody does not mean that the court will order it. It sounds like you have been an active father and involved in your children’s lives. Assuming no other facts, the court should order that your contact with your daughter continues...
What Protection Immediately Results When Filing For Divorce?
In the State of California, immediately upon filing a divorce, both spouses or domestic partners are restrained from: 1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of...
When is drug use child abuse?
The recent case of In Re Drake M., decided December 5, 2012, makes clear that the mere usage of drugs by a parent, in and of itself, is not sufficient evidence that the minor child has been harmed or was placed at risk of harm from the parent’s drug use. While the...
DD002 – Dinnebier & Demmerle’s Second Podcast – Child Support Overview
Dinnebier & Demmerle has posted its second podcast. Listen in to learn more about child support. In this episode, you will hear about: Child support in California; How child support is calculated; How long you may have to pay child support; Special situations...
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