What is a restraining order? A restraining order is a legal restriction that prevents or requires a party to refrain from performing certain actions.
Zoom Breakups Rise During Quarantine
Everyone is on Zoom right now. It’s a useful tool for staying connected right now, but there’s also been a rise in Zoom-based breakups during quarantine.
Can I Buy A House During A Divorce?
You may need a new place to live after ending your marriage, but it may not be the right time to buy a house during a divorce.
Divorce And The Coronavirus
In the last few weeks there have already been significant changes that affect the Divorce and Family Law process. With temporary court closures, it means our efforts now focus on alternative methods of dispute resolution such as Mediation, or binding Arbitration.
Dividing Military Pensions During Divorce
Military service complicates many relationships. It also complicates the divorce process. One area that often gets twisted is military pensions.
Marijuana and Child Custody: Can I Still Smoke Weed?
Recreational marijuana has been legal in California for a year and a half, how does this newfound status impact child custody disputes?
Divorce, Child Custody, And Military Service
Divorce, child custody, and child support battles can boil over into heated, contentious affairs, but military service often complicates matters further.
Pro Se: A Closer Look At DIY Divorce
Do-it-Yourself divorce has never been more accessible than it is now. But just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should.
What Is In A Divorce Decree?
A “divorce decree” simply refers to the court’s final ruling and judgment order that makes the termination of a marriage official.
7 Simple Steps To Divorce
Step 1: File petition. 2: Serve spouse. 3: Respond to summons. 4: Discovery. 5: Temporary orders. 6: Settlement /negotiation. 7: Sign and file final papers.
Divorce Vs Annulment
There are two options to end a marriage. Divorce or annulment. Divorce is by far the more common choice because qualifying for an annulment is not easy.
How Are Pensions Divided During Divorce?
Pensions are less and less common these days as fewer companies offer them to employees, but they do still show up during divorce. The attached question usually runs along the lines of, “I worked my whole life, can my ex really take part of my retirement in the divorce?” The …
I Work, She Doesn’t: Do I Have to Pay Her Legal Fees?
“So my wife is filing for divorce, I work, she doesn’t. Her lawyer is telling her that I have to pay all the legal fees. Is that true?”
Vaccination Disputes & Child Custody
Everyone from certified experts to celebrities have talked about vaccines. The fallout from this conflict is everywhere, even in child custody disputes.
Divorce Or Legal Separation?
While divorce is the most common way to end a marital relationship, it’s not the only one. In some cases, legal separation may be an option.
7 Child Support Questions Answered
Divorce doesn’t mean we stop caring for our kids. It certainly doesn’t mean we stop providing for their care. This most often takes the form of child support.
Pet Custody in California
Pet custody is evolving and catching up, however. A few states have passed legislation to distinguish pets from other assets and to protect their rights.
Should I File For Bankruptcy Or Divorce First?
Bankruptcy impacts every facet of your life. Your marriage feels the brunt, and so does the process of ending it. Does bankruptcy change divorce?
Fighting False Abuse Allegations
Mudslinging is common in ending a marriage, but unfounded abuse allegations all too often have a negative impact on divorce cases.
Are Your Divorce Records Public?
The paparazzi probably doesn’t hound you and follow your every move, but that doesn’t mean privacy during divorce is important to you.
3 Steps to Preparing for a Divorce Consultation
Meeting with a divorce lawyer for the first time can be intimidating and overwhelming, but here are some ways to prepare for your initial consultation.
Mediation Vs. Arbitration
Divorce doesn’t necessarily need to take place in court, there are other options, and two popular choices are mediation and arbitration.