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…

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…

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…

California Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment

I always have clients asking me the following questions:  Can I get an annulment?  And, what is the difference between a Legal Separation and Divorce.…

California Child Custody Orders

If you believe that the parent of your child will be taking the child out of state or country without your consent then you must…

Sherman Oaks Family Law Attorney

The Atighechi Law Group opened up a law office in Sherman Oaks right on the metropolitan Ventura Blvd. We are two blocks east of Sepulveda…

California Evidence Code Section 730

California Evidence Code Section §730 ("730 Child Custody Evaluation"): When it appears to the court, at any time before or during the trial of an…

2012 Marriage Protection Act

The 2012 Marriage Protection Act was a ballot measure put into place by John Marcotte of California to ban divorce in the state. It is…

Gag orders, leaked documents to the press, ex parte to obtain sole custody, allegations of domestic violence…legal battle at its best

The Mel Gibson and Oskana child custody battle is at its prime with all the legal and emotional drama that probably made for good TV…