by Contreras Law Firm | Jul 9, 2020 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
Whether or not a child should give their opinion as to their own child custody or visitation schedule depends on many factors. However, there is no law requiring a child to testify in a custody hearing, and therefore, it is not as common as you would think. The...
by Contreras Law Firm | Jun 17, 2020 | Blog, Contracts, Divorce, Family Law
It is the day of your hearing. You walk down the hallway towards your assigned department and spot your attorney. She greets you with a “Good morning. It’s game day. Here we go!” You enter the courtroom with your attorney. She litigates your case, recites the facts...
by Contreras Law Firm | May 6, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Firm News
If you know me, you know that my dog Mochi is like my child. Yes, I am one of those people. My family celebrates his birthday, my co-workers ask how he is doing, and my dad even gets him a Christmas gift every year. As a pet owner, I understand the importance of...
On behalf of Contreras Law Firm, PC | Apr 23, 2020 | Child Support, Family Law, Spousal Support
If after receiving a child support or spousal support order, you have been left unsatisfied because you believe you are entitled to more, or you are the payor and now are unable to make ends meet after paying support, your income has changed, or you believe you should...
On behalf of Contreras Law Firm, PC | Apr 17, 2020 | Business Law, Child Custody, Contracts, Divorce, Family Law, Paternity
With the courts current closure and the California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Stay at Home Order, issued on March 19, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many parties are left thinking that their case is on hold until further notice. However, this is not necessarily...
On behalf of Contreras Law Firm, PC | Apr 10, 2020 | Child Custody, Family Law, Firm News, Guardianship
Social distancing is a phrase that we have all become familiar with in the last few months. More specifically, in 2020, social distancing has been ordered to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and has required millions around the world to stay inside their homes. As the...
by Contreras Law Firm | Apr 6, 2020 | Child Custody, Family Law
Following a parenting schedule can be stressful for several families and now that the COVID-19 pandemic has officially taken over, parents are left with more stress and paranoia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several States have issued a Stay at Home Order, including...
by Contreras Law Firm | Apr 2, 2020 | Family Law
On March 20, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered its nearly 40 million residents to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The order comes with a misdemeanor penalty or a fine of up to $1,000. The order has created a domino effect throughout the...
On behalf of Contreras Law Firm, PC | Mar 9, 2020 | Family Law
As a resident of California, you may have come across the term “Marvin Actions” at some point. But unless it has impacted you personally, there’s a good chance you’re unsure of the finer details. This came about as the result of a 1976 California Supreme Court...
On behalf of Contreras Law Firm, PC | Feb 27, 2020 | Family Law
If you are unable to conceive a child on your own, it may be possible to ask a surrogate to do so for you. When the baby is born, the biological father becomes the child’s legal parent while the father’s partner can apply to adopt the child. Why a person...
