California Family Code Section 852 takes the Romance out of Gift-Giving

Whenever I hear of the California family law rule " a gift of substantial value must be made in writing" I always think of a…

Divorce and Cheating in Los Angeles

Our Los Angeles Family Law Firm can help and guide you through the divorce process. Call us to schedule a consultation today. If you are…

In California, What Constitutes Your Date of Separation?

In Re Marriage of Davis is a California Supreme Court case that provided the legal community with a game changing ruling. In California, all property…

Los Angeles Court Ordered Child Custody Mediation

Great news! In Los Angeles County, court ordered mediation is entirety confidential! This means that whatever is said during a child custody mediation session is…

5 Tips for People Contemplating a Divorce in California

1.  Talk with your spouse Have a talk with your spouse and work out as many issues you can regarding child custody and child visitation,…

Community Property Accounts in a California Divorce Matter

A common issue that occurs at times of divorce is when a party has sole possession over a community property bank account.  In this case,…

California Default Prove Up Hearings in Divorce Matters

In Los Angeles Divorce matters, the court provides the Respondent with 30 days to respond to the Petition and Summons that was personally served upon…

California Reimbursements in Divorce

Epstein Credits: Epstein credits are when post separation a spouse pays for community property debt and is entitled to reimbursements.  For example, if you are…

California Collaborative Divorce v. “Giving In” to “Not Fight”

I was tempted to write this post because of so many initial consultations I have with divorce clients where  one party says "yeah, but I just…