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A restraining order is a Court Order that is meant to put a stop to another person's bad behavior.

If you are thinking of taking someone to court, there are four things to prepare in advance.

Blended families face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning.   Without a plan in place, inheritance rights of stepchildren...

It can be challenging to comprehend the complexities of California’s child support system, especially for those who are new to the legal...

Divorce proceedings can be extremely complicated and can involve a lot of paperwork. It takes time and money and involves several...

Restraining orders in California are a tool to protect yourself from the recurrence of acts of abuse by an abuser. Family law is complex...

Spousal support is one of the most complicated legal issues in family law cases. In addition to the stress of separation itself, figuring...

Any parent going through a divorce worries about how custody of their children will be determined. When custody is given to one or both...

Divorce can be an emotionally taxing and overwhelming experience to undergo. During such a time, the last thing you might want to do is...

It is easy to focus on how to divide assets at divorce, but what happens to debts? The allocation of debts in a divorce can greatly...

What is a QDRO? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 USC § 1001 et seq. (ERISA), as amended by the Retirement Equity...

After a divorce, it is common for one or both parties to find a new love interest, whether that be a new boyfriend/girlfriend, a new...

How will you and your ex share custody of your children if one of you relocates to a new city or state?  The answer depends on how much...

What is a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order? A DV-TRO is a court order designed to protect you from abuse or threats of abuse...

Background: Temporary and Long-Term Spousal Support As discussed in our prior blog post, a Court may award temporary spousal support...

What are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROs)? In a divorce or legal separation case, the spouse who files the petition in...

Temporary Spousal Support California Family Code section 3600 gives the court authority to order temporary spousal support (also known...