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March 9, 2022

No one expects to get divorced when they say yes to marriage. Even if you are the one filing for divorce, you may not be prepared for the emotional process or legal complexities.

Feb. 2, 2022

During a marriage, couples usually adopt a share-and-share-alike philosophy. During a divorce, however, the philosophy is more akin to “every man for himself.”

Jan. 23, 2022

There’s so much information out there about divorce and legal family matters. How do you know what’s fact and what’s fiction? Knowing the truth versus misconceptions can help you make informed decisions.

Dec. 19, 2021

Due to the financial implications of a divorce or legal separation, spousal support is awarded to help the spouses maintain the financial standard of living established during the marriage. The California courts can order the higher-earning spouse to make a predetermined payment to their estranged partner.

Nov. 4, 2021

In 2019, there were 746,971 divorces total in 45 of the 50 states, according to the CDC/NCHS National Vital Statistics System. Divorce is a reality for many couples in the United States, and marriages end whether there’s a plan for what happens afterward or not.

Oct. 27, 2021

As shelter-at-home policies took effect at the onset of the pandemic in Los Angeles County, calls to the Department of Public Health’s Domestic Violence Council Hotline increased every month of 2020 compared to 2019. The L.A. Police Department reported 16 percent more domestic violence calls in April of 2020 over 2019.

Sept. 17, 2021

Pets are a valuable source of companionship, affection, support, and entertainment. No wonder many couples opt to adopt a pet together or bring their four-legged friend into their marriage. According to a recent Pet Ownership Study, about 53.0% of households in California own a pet.

Aug. 18, 2021

You’ve been through a divorce and the parent who has custody of your children decides to relocate, whether for a better job opportunity or because of a new love interest. Can the custodial parent just up and move, or are there legal considerations?

July 30, 2021

When couples divorce and children are involved, one parent will often end up paying child support to the other, who is generally the parent with custodial rights of the couple’s child or children. But if one parent stops paying child support, what steps can the custodial parent take to get the payments resumed and missed previous payments brought current?

June 23, 2021

Divorce is a painful experience for children. Even when divorce is the best solution for family problems, children are still left with feelings of instability that may negatively impact their physical, mental, and emotional health, their relationships, even their academic performance.