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…

Income Considered for Child Support in Los Angeles

What is Income for Purposes of Child Support? California Child Support is governed by Family Code Section 4058 which provides that child support is calculated…

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…

California Attorney-Client Relationship in Divorce Matters

The Atighechi Law Group prides itself on the relationships it builds with its clients. We work as TEAM to reach results and every phone call,…

Disclosures are Mandatory in California Divorce Cases

Family Code Section 2104 provides that all parties must exchange the preliminary declaration of disclosures. This includes the Fl-150 which is the Income and Expense…

Los Angeles Family Law Courts

The Los Angles Family Courts are one of equity. Divorce and family law trials are bench trials meaning that the trial does not take place…

InterState Jurisdiction, Move-Away Cases and Moving the Case to Another Jurisdiction Entirely

InterState Jurisdiction cases are very complex.  So complex that not too many lawyers know the answer on how to change jurisdiction from State A to…

Are you Ready for A Divorce in California? If you are asking yourself that question then the answer is NO.

I consult with so many potential clients that tell me they are contemplating divorce.  Some have even gone as far as traveling to the courthouse…