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Understanding California Marvin Actions: A Crucial Overlooked Area of Law

October 18, 2024 | Contracts, Divorce, Firm News

In the world of law, certain types of cases fall between the lines of different practice areas. One such example is the California Marvin Action, a civil action that many San Diego family law attorneys do not handle because it resembles civil litigation, while many…

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Major Changes to California Family Code 4061 Effective September 2024

September 18, 2024 | Child Support, Firm News

Child Support Add-Ons Now More Tailored to Your Situation Starting September 1, 2024, California Family Code 4061 is undergoing a significant update that will impact how child support add-ons are calculated. Prior to this change, courts generally divided child support add-ons—such as childcare, educational expenses,…

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El Papel Crucial de la Mediación de FCS

July 23, 2024 | Child Custody, Divorcio, Español, Firm News

Dominando su Moción de Custodia y Visitas de Menores: El Papel Crucial de la Mediación de FCS Cuando se prepara para su moción de custodia y visitas de menores, es probable que se concentre en recopilar pruebas, preparar la documentación y redactar declaraciones. Sin embargo,…

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Preparing for Family Court Services (FCS)

July 23, 2024 | Child Custody, Divorce, Firm News

Mastering Your Child Custody and Visitation Motion: The Crucial Role of FCS Mediation When preparing for your child custody and visitation motion, you likely focus on gathering evidence, preparing paperwork, and drafting declarations. However, one crucial aspect often overlooked is what I consider the most…

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Can your mental health affect child custody in your divorce?

January 30, 2024 | Child Custody, Divorce, Firm News

If you are a parent facing a divorce with children, you may have many concerns about what the outcome of your case will be, especially child custody. While this depends on many factors, including the quality of the relationship that you currently have with your…

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Is divorce your New Year’s Resolution?

December 14, 2023 | Divorce, Firm News

If you’re thinking about starting the new year off “newly single” again, you’re far from alone. Research indicates that January is one of the most popular months for people to initiate a divorce. Most of the time, a divorce is a foregone conclusion in November…

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Protecting your assets if a high – asset divorce process is imminent

October 21, 2023 | Divorce, Firm News

When a marriage is headed toward divorce, especially in high-asset situations, it’s crucial to consider the protection of a couple’s assets. Safeguarding your financial interests during a high-stakes and complicated divorce process can enable you to secure your financial future. After all, you want to…

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3 challenges for divorcing couples who own a business

September 12, 2023 | Divorce, Firm News

Any divorce will likely result in challenges for the spouses seeking to end their marriage. People frequently have a hard time agreeing on the most appropriate way to divide their property or even who should stay in the marital home after someone files the initial…

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4 major assets that could be at risk in a high-asset divorce

July 10, 2023 | Divorce, Firm News

The more resources people accumulate throughout their marriages, the more complicated their divorces may become. In California, the community property standard helps guide the process of property division. Unless there is a written agreement between the spouses, they will have to share almost everything earned…

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Why high-asset divorces can be very fraught for couples

May 30, 2023 | Divorce, Firm News

Divorce is a very difficult and emotional process that changes not only someone’s personal circumstances but also irrevocably alters their finances. California couples preparing for divorce are subject to community property laws unless they settle everything out of court. Those who have enjoyed a higher…

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