Dear Clients and Friends, If you’re like most people, you’ve probably read stories about celebrity divorces, seen their dirty laundry aired in public and maybe even breathed a sigh of relief that you’re not in that boat. But even if you’re a relative nobody, your privacy can … [Read more...] about Protesting your privacy in a divorce proceeding
California Law
Minors and their legal CA marriages
Dear Clients and Friends, California Family Code Sections 300-303 make California one of a handful of states without an official minimum age for marriage. This privilege does not come without control factors for these young persons (under the age of 18) which are that they … [Read more...] about Minors and their legal CA marriages
Spousal support in California FAQ’s
Dear clients and friends, Below are some of our FAQ's regarding Spousal Support. Is Spousal support the same as alimony? Yes. In California it is referred to as spousal support and its purpose is the same as alimony which is to maintain a former spouse's marital … [Read more...] about Spousal support in California FAQ’s
Property division in a California Dissolution of Marriage action
Dear Clients and Friends, The essence of Community Property law concepts in California - and in other community property jurisdictions such as Alaska, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington Arizona, Lousiana and Texas - is the recognition that both spouses make valuable … [Read more...] about Property division in a California Dissolution of Marriage action
CA’s Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders upon filing for Divorce
Dear Clients and Friends, In California when a Petition is filed with the Superior Court for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation or Nullity of Marriage, restraining orders against spouses or domestic partners are automatically imposed on the parties. In spite of the fact … [Read more...] about CA’s Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders upon filing for Divorce
California Foreclosure Protection and CA’s Homeowner’s Bill of Rights
Dear Clients and Friends, On July 11, 2012 California's Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill No. 900. This bill is an act to add and amend a bevy of California Civil Code sections intended to monitor lenders and protect homeowners from earlier predatory/summary (i.e. … [Read more...] about California Foreclosure Protection and CA’s Homeowner’s Bill of Rights
