A Global Shift in Family-Law Values: England and Wales End the “Contact Presumption”
In a landmark policy change, the family courts of England and Wales will no longer presume that contact with both parents is automatically in a child’s best interests.
Why Some Divorces Cost a Fortune — and Others Don’t
Why Some Divorces Are So Expensive (and How to Keep Yours Affordable) The True Cost of Divorce in California When clients ask, “How much will
Marvin Rights in California: What Unmarried Couples Need to Know
Marvin Rights in California: What Unmarried Couples Need to Know When most people think about “rights” between couples, they think about marriage or divorce. But what happens when
What Does “Without Prejudice” Mean When a DVRO Is Denied in California?
Why This Matters If you’ve ever filed for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) and the court denied it, you may have wondered whether you
“With Prejudice” vs. “Without Prejudice” in California Family Law
Understanding the Phrases The terms “with prejudice” and “without prejudice” may sound confusing, but they are very important in California family law. They decide whether
When a Court Can Award More Custody Than Requested- And Why Half-Sibling Bonds Aren’t Always Legally Protected
When a Court Can Award More Custody Than Requested- And Why Half-Sibling Bonds Aren’t Always Legally Protected New California Case Clarifies Two Critical Custody Issues California’s
🍼 Who Pays for IVF?
Who Pays for IVF? California Court Opens Door to Reimbursement Under Uniform Parentage Act A 2025 appellate decision has opened a new chapter in California
Navigating Divorce in Santa Barbara: What You Need to Know
From paperwork to parenting plans- what every Santa Barbara resident needs to know when facing divorce. Divorce can be one of the most emotionally taxing
No Shortcuts: CA Court Upholds Strict Custody Rules in DV Cases
No Room for Shortcuts: California Court Reaffirms Strict Standards for Custody in Domestic Violence Cases In a powerful 2025 decision, the California Court of Appeal
💔 Beyond the Deed: CA Court Says You Still Have Rights in Long-Term Relationships
In In re Marriage of Freeman (2025), the California Fourth District Court of Appeal addressed two foundational issues in family law: the division of property and
When Love Isn’t Enough: Two 2024 Parentage Cases That Redraw the Lines for LGBTQ+ Families and Donors
If you think parentage law in California is settled, think again. Two recent 2024 Court of Appeal decisions, Feehan v. Superior Court and C.C. v. L.B., highlight just
Facing Child Support Issues in Ventura County?
Here’s Your Action Plan to Navigate the Process Child support can be one of the most stressful parts of navigating a family law case. If
Not So Fast: When You Can’t Force a Vocational Evaluation in Family Court
New ruling warns litigants not to treat vocational evaluations like automatic discovery tools If you’re in the middle of a child support or custody dispute
When Is It Too Late to Enforce a Divorce Judgment?
Marriage of Goldman: When Is It Too Late to Enforce a Divorce Judgment? It’s been said that “justice delayed is justice denied.” But in divorce
Divorce Regret Isn’t Enough
Divorce Regret Isn’t Enough: What Marriage of Diamond Teaches Us About Set-Asides, Duress, and Mental Incapacity If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I only agreed to the
