Divorce and Family Law Blog

January 17, 2025 / Family Law

11 Ways Parents Can Help Children Cope With Fires

The recent fires in Los Angeles have left communities shaken and devastated, with many families displaced and homes destroyed. For children who may struggle to comprehend the scale of the disaster fully, the fear and anxiety they experience can be incredibly overwhelming. Our experienced divorce lawyers have put together this guide on practical ways you, as […]

January 16, 2025 / Family Law

Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the Los Angeles Fires

Tragically, the recent fires in Los Angeles have caused widespread devastation, leaving many California residents without homes. Starting on January 7th, the fires forced thousands to evacuate, uprooting countless lives. So far, the fires have burned over 40,000 acres, claimed at least 24 lives, and damaged or destroyed an estimated 12,000 homes and structures. Even […]

January 16, 2025 / Child Support

The Truth About Child Support “Loopholes” in California

The California Family Code requires parents to contribute to their child’s support until the child is emancipated, turns 18 years old, or turns 19 years old if the child is in high school. Child support obligations require parents to continue providing financial support to their children regardless of their relationship with the child’s other parent. […]

January 15, 2025 / Domestic Violence

What Happens When a Domestic Violence Victim Doesn’t Want To Press Charges?

Many people believe that when a domestic violence victim chooses not to press charges, the case automatically goes away. However, this isn’t always the case. Understanding why a victim might not want to press charges and what the prosecutor does in response can help clarify what actually happens and what options are available for both […]

January 14, 2025 / Child Support

How Long Do You Have to Pay Alimony?

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a payment (typically a series of payments) from one spouse to another, incident to a divorce. Such an arrangement makes sense under certain circumstances. Suppose, for example, that two college students marry. One spouse quits school to support the other spouse while they attend medical school. One spouse […]

January 3, 2025 / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

The Untold Stories of Celebrity Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding contract signed by a couple who intend to be married. The contract becomes effective when the parties are legally married. Pre-nuptial agreements can make dissolving a marriage less costly, quicker, and less stressful. The agreement settles issues that would typically be litigated or settled in a divorce action. […]

December 28, 2024 / Child Custody

Which Kind of Child Custody Is Right for You?

Navigating child custody can be one of the most difficult aspects of divorce or separation. There are many types of child custody, and Los Angeles courts typically prefer for parents to reach a custody agreement together, if possible. Every family is different, and choosing the right arrangement depends on your child’s best interests and your […]

December 24, 2024 / Family Law

Hollywood Christmas Parade Tips: Essential Information For Parents

The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is set to be one of the biggest ever. Jeremy Renner, an actor known for portraying Hawkeye in the Avengers series, has been chosen as the grand marshal. As a parent planning to attend this event or any similarly sized parade or festival, it’s important that you be well-prepared […]

December 9, 2024 / Family Law

Is There a Statute of Limitations on Divorce in CA?

If you are going through the process of divorce in California, important time limits may apply to your case. Knowing the applicability of statutes of limitations is important for anyone going through a legal process. Here, our experienced divorce lawyers discuss statutes of limitations, deadlines, and other critical time-sensitive information about your case. What Are […]

November 29, 2024 / Family Law

Can Divorce Be Reversed in California?

Most assume that once a divorce judgment is entered and filed in court, there is no turning back. Once the ink is dry on a final divorce decree, after all, what can be done? You might be surprised to learn that a divorce judgment in California can be appealed or modified even after it is […]