The Basic Timeline of a Divorce Case and FAQ Divorce is typically one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It is natural to feel a mix of frustration and confusion as one accepts the reality of an impending divorce. It is also natural to have many questions…
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How to Prove Falsehoods in Divorce Proceedings
How to Prove Falsehoods in Divorce Proceedings Whenever an individual is involved in any type of legal case, honesty is absolutely essential even when it comes at a detriment to one’s own personal interests. Unfortunately, in many divorce cases in San Diego and throughout California, divorcing spouses attempt to hide…
Is Mediation Possible in a Heated Divorce?
Is Mediation Possible in a Heated Divorce? The vast majority of divorce cases filed throughout the United States unfold along relatively tame lines compared to many media portrayals of divorce. However, in rare cases, divorces are hotly contested by one or both parties, and the emotional side of a divorce…
Why You Should Attempt Divorce Mediation Before Litigation
San Diego Divorce Attorney Ending a marriage is rarely a simple or easy endeavor, but there is more than one way to handle this type of matter. While many people believe that divorces end with heated court battles, this is actually only true for a small fraction of the divorce…
Co-parenting With Someone of a Different Religion
Co-parenting With Someone of a Different Religion In the state of California, the term child custody is used to reference the ability to make decisions that affect the quality of life of your children, such as those relating to health and education. For some parents, religion plays a big role…
Child Custody and Support Outside of Wedlock
Child Custody and Support Outside of Wedlock Navigating custody and child support cases is a normal part of course proceedings. If you happen to be an unmarried parent who has newly separated from their partner, you might be wondering if any legal provisions are in place to support you and…
Every Ending Is a New Beginning
COVID-19 has affected all sectors of the U.S. population. The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has issued stay-at-home orders for all residents, with limited exceptions for “essential works.” In California alone, over 1 million workers have filed for employment benefits. The San Diego Courthouses have all closed to the public…
Modifying a Visitation Schedule
Although a divorce in California could be finalized in as quickly as 6 months, if the former spouses have children together they are stuck with each other for 18 years, and longer! The truth is that child custody and visitation issues linger long after the final divorce papers are signed. …
There’s No Place Like Home…Or is There?
Making headlines recently, a 26 year old man was arrested after punching his mother in the face during a dispute about toilet paper. A few months ago this news likely would not have even made the headlines. The state of our world as we know it has drastically changed and…
Child Support When Both Parents Care for the Child Equally
The other day I was asked, “Why do I need to pay child support to my ex-wife if we care for our children equally?” This is a great question that requires some understanding of both California law and public policy. At first blush it may seem unreasonable and unfair that…