We have in previous blog posts addressed some of the many issues relating to domestic violence through the point of view of family attorneys; that is, as domestic violence may impact issues ranging from divorce to parental rights. And as the laws in California...
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California court-appointed conservators
You may have recently read about actress Amanda Bynes who has been, for some time, under the care of her mother. This raises in what our opinion some interesting issues, as her mother has California court-appointed conservatorship over her. And that significant...
Choosing your divorce attorney-Part 2
In a previous post, we took a look at some of the steps involved in the selection of a divorce attorney. We likened this process to matchmaking of a sort. We’ll continue this analogy at the point when you are about to embark on your first meeting with a...
Selecting your divorce attorney – Part 1
This post concerns selecting your divorce attorney. And maybe the best way to analogize how most people go about doing this is to use the terminology of romantic relationships. Perhaps you are only separated, but already aware that you need a divorce attorney. How...
Custody of pets
Real-life events often present timely opportunities for discussion regarding certain aspects of our legal practice. A recent news item reported the finalization of a divorce settlement between a popular comic actress and her wife, a psychologist, in the Los Angeles...
How child visitation works – part 3
In two previous posts, the subject of child visitation was addressed, including the basic criteria looked at by the court, the different types of visitation, and some specifics concerning supervised visitation. Now we will examine the other side of the process: how...
How child visitation works – part 2
In a previous post, we examined the basics relating to California law and establishing child visitation plans subsequent to a divorce between parents with children. These are the four most-often utilized types of visitation plans: Scheduled visitation. A plan is made...
How child visitation works – part 1
The term “visitation” in relation to child custody arrangements after a divorce can be considered an umbrella term, since visitation covers – and concerns – different issues, different laws, and different parties. Parents going through the process of divorce are...
High net worth divorce continues to play out in media
As of this posting, many major media outlets continue to follow in great detail what seems to be a contentious divorce proceeding involving one of the America’s wealthiest couples. Ken and Anne Griffin are each financial fund managers, and each has an individual net...
Determining child support payments in California
One of our previous blogs addressed the subject of how spousal support payments are determined in California. Today’s discussion will concern the formulation of child support payments in California. In the California court system we use the California Child Support...