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MORE ON MOORE MARSDEN: DIVIDING A HOUSE OR OTHER REAL PROPERTY IN A CALIFORNIA DIVORCE
If you get a divorce in California and one spouse purchased real property before the marriage the other spouse may have a community property interest in the house by operation of law. Very commonly people get married and one of them already owns a house. If they get a divorce the Court will not give… Read More »
Does Our California Court Still Have Child Custody Jurisdiction Even If I and my Ex Now Live in Different States?
Question: I have a child custody order from the Los Angeles Superior Court. Neither my Ex nor I live in California now. Our children are with me, and I would like to change the custody order. Can I do that in the Court where I live now? We never finished the case in California. No… Read More »
Los padres acusados de delitos de violencia doméstica y acusados en el tribunal de derecho de familia con una DVRO necesitan un abogado especial
SI USTED ES UN PADRE QUE ENFRENTA CARGOS PENALES POR VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA, ES PROBABLE QUE NECESITE UNO QUE TAMBIÉN PUEDA MANEJAR SUS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN POR VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA. NOS ESPECIALIZAMOS EN AMBOS. AHORRE DINERO Y PROBLEMAS CONTRATANDO UN ABOGADO PARA SU CASO PENAL Y SU CASO DE ORDEN DE RESTRICCIÓN POR VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA DE DERECHO… Read More »
LA MEDIACIÓN DE DIVORCIO TIENE SENTIDO INCLUSO CON UN CÓNYUGE REACIO
Los abogados litigantes tradicionales y las partes están en roles adversarios. Puedes imaginar que si una empresa demanda a otra por infracción de marca registrada, por ejemplo, el caso comienza como un juego de suma cero con un ganador y un perdedor. Es cierto que la mayoría de los casos se resuelven, pero la mentalidad… Read More »
Who Gets the House When a Married Couple Are Separated And the Spouse In the House Dies? Learn How to Protect Your Rights
Who gets the house when husband and wife are separated at time of death? Question: Husband and wife own house together in California as joint tenants. They split in 2001, after which wife is the only occupant of the home. She pays all of the property taxes, utilities, and maintenance thereafter.They never seek a divorce… Read More »
What is a Memorandum of Points and Authorities? Do I Need One in My Child Custody Paperwork?
Question: Do I Need to File a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Addition to My Responsive Declaration Opposing My Ex’s Request for Child Custody Orders? His lawyer included a memorandum of points and authorities in support of my ex’s request for child custody and visitation/parenting time schedule orders. Answer: You don’t need a memo… Read More »
Can My Spousal Support Be Modified 14 Years After the Divorce?
QUESTION: I was divorced 14 years ago and receive spousal support. I received a Gavron warning and have worked for the last 12 of 14 years. 2 years ago I become injured and am now completely and permanently disabled and unable to work. Also, my ex’s income has gone up significantly. Can I get a… Read More »
How Silence Can Help Litigants Obtain Their Goals in Family Law Court
In Family Law Litigation Silence Can Be an Effective Tool. Here’s how to use it. In family law litigation to get what you want, try closing your mouth. A well-deployed silence can radiate confidence and connection. The trouble is, so many of us are awful at it. We struggle to sit in silence with others,… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements Can Be Valuable for Regular People Not Just Wealthy People
Prenuptial Agreements Can Be Invaluable for Everyone, Not Just Wealthy People Prenuptial agreements are empowering documents. Think about it, you already have a prenuptial agreement. It was written by the government. Why not come to an agreement about finances that suits you and your partner? How to Approach Discussing Prenuptial Agreements with Your Partner: Discussing… Read More »
How to Get the Custody Orders You Desire in a Family Law Court Hearing
How Does One Obtain the Custody Orders One Desires in Family Law Court? What Evidence Should One Present? Hint: It’s Probably Not What You Think… WHAT NOT TO DO: In California Family Law Court, presenting evidence of the other parent’s poor character to support a child custody request is often not advisable for several reasons:… Read More »