Domestic violence is often compared to a frog in boiling water. If you stick a frog in boiling water, it will fight to get out. However, if you place a frog in a room temperature pot of water and slowly set it to boil, the frog will burn to death.... read more →
Apr
15
Apr
01
A restraining order, also known as a protective order, can shield victims of assault, stalking, domestic violence, and other abuses from seeing their abuser. A restraining order acts as a legal wall between having to see or speak to the person who would cause them harm. A restraining order uses... read more →
Mar
15
For parents who are divorced, divorcing or separated, and there are minor children, one of the most important issues or concerns they have is their relationship with their child and their needs. The time, or custody, each parent will have with the children must be determined, or modified if it... read more →
Mar
01
A difficult obstacle to overcome in Family Court is the contentious issue of child support. Often both parents want to support their children in some way, but may disagree on the best way. Reaching an agreement that works for both parties can be a painstaking effort, with lots of back... read more →
Apr
14
Women and Men have equal rights. While there may be a perception that women have the upper hand, it is important, as a father, that you pursue equal justice for your rights. You are entitled to a relationship with your children. There is nothing more important for you and your... read more →
Dec
16
You’ve hit the relationship trifecta: the right person, the right time and you are planning to share your life together. But, like most people, you have accumulated ‘stuff’ like property, retirement plans, and savings. And you both may have incurred debts and mortgages. Do you need a prenup? Of course... read more →
Nov
07
When a couple in California gets a divorce, if one of the spouses is a business owner, there could be serious implications for the enterprise. The owner may carry the emotional and financial stress into the workplace and take it out on employees. In other cases, the owner may be... read more →
Nov
05
As a parent, one of your goals during the divorce process is to protect the interests of your children above all else. It's not always easy to do this as ending a marriage is a legally complex and emotionally difficult step to take. However, for the sake of your kids,... read more →
Oct
28
When some California couples decide to divorce, they may try to use everything possible for an advantage when dealing with property division, child custody and other contentious issues. Social media is a part of many people's lives, and photos, text posts and conversations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter can reflect... read more →
Oct
18
Few California couples' marriages are characterized by smooth sailing all the time. It is more typical for there to be ups and downs, periods of difficulty and times when two spouses seem to be merely going through the motions of living a life together. While it's true that certain marriages... read more →