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  • 2026
    • August
      • Celebrating 24 Years of Legal Excellence: Kristen M. Howard
      • Kristen Howard to Speak at Second Saturday Divorce Workshop
      • The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in an Uncontested Divorce
    • July
      • What Same-Sex Couples Need to Know About Divorce in California
      • Kristen Howard Featured in VoyageLA
      • Protecting Your Rights as a Parent in Child Custody Battles
    • June
      • How to Talk About Prenups, Finances, and Future Plans This Wedding Season
    • May
      • Navigating Spousal Support Laws in California
      • Creating a Summer Parenting Plan That Works for Everyone
    • April
      • Celebrating a Milestone: Kristen Howard Certified as Collaborative Law Specialist
      • Crucial Things to Expect During a Divorce Settlement Process in California
    • March
      • Impact of Relocation on Child Custody in Pasadena
      • 5 Common Myths About Prenuptial Agreements (and What’s Actually True)
    • February
      • Why You Need a Local Divorce Lawyer in Pasadena
      • How Can Mediation Impact Divorce Cases
    • January
      • Marriage Annulment vs. Divorce in California: What’s the Difference?
  • 2025
    • December
      • Who Should Consider a Postnuptial Agreement (and Why It’s Not Just for the Wealthy)
    • November
      • Holiday Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced or Separated Parents
    • October
      • What is The Role of Alimony in Divorce Cases?
    • July
      • Kristen M. Howard Featured in Los Angeles Magazine’s “Faces of L.A.”
    • May
      • Kristen M. Howard Featured in Los Angeles Magazine’s ‘LA Moms’ Spotlight
    • March
      • Victory in Move-Away Custody Case: Client Granted Relocation Despite Equal Custody
    • January
      • Standing Together: Support and Strength Amidst the Wildfires
  • 2024
    • June
      • Can a child choose which parent they want to live with?
    • April
      • My Ex will not adhere to our custody arrangement. What do I do?
      • Kristen Howard, Esq. Los Angeles’ Top Attorneys
      • How do I choose a divorce attorney?
    • March
      • Do Grandparents have any rights for visitation?
      • Child Support Services Department - Things to know
      • Child Support Services Department - Things to know
    • February
      • Who gets custody of the dog in a divorce?
    • January
      • Child Custody Arrangements - Find the parenting plan that works for you
      • Prenuptial Agreements - Things to know before you say "I Do"
  • 2023
    • December
      • A Divided Christmas
      • Can Social Media have an impact on my Family Law case?
    • November
      • What is "marital standard of living" and how does the court determine spousal support?
      • Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) Questions Answered
    • October
      • Managing your Expectations during the Divorce Process
      • Helping Children Navigate Divorcing Parents
      • Leaving the state of California when you share custody of your minor child may violate a court order. Consider these few import
      • Is Mediation right for you?
    • September
      • A Narcissistic Divorce
    • August
      • Dos & Don'ts of Co-Parenting
    • July
      • Basics of Child Support Calculations
      • Mistakes to Avoid After Divorce
      • Comprehensive Parenting Plans
    • June
      • Grandparent Custody & Visitation Rights in California
      • Tax Implications of Divorce in California
    • May
      • California Paternity Testing Basics
      • Property Division and Debt: What You Need to Know
    • April
      • How to Manage a High-Conflict Divorce
    • March
      • My Spouse Won't Sign the Divorce Papers. What Should I Do?
    • February
      • Can Social Media Impact My Divorce?
  • 2022
    • November
      • Child Custody & the Holidays
    • October
      • Who Gets the House in a California Divorce?
    • September
      • Shared Custody and Extracurricular Activities
    • July
      • Do You Still Have to Pay Child Support If You Lose Your Job?
    • June
      • How Does Parental Relocation Work in California?
    • April
      • How to Know When It Is Time to Get a Divorce
    • March
      • How Child Custody Works in California
    • February
      • The Effect of Social Media on a Divorce
    • January
      • The Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce
  • 2021
    • December
      • California Bans Stealthing and Enhances Punishment for Spousal Rape
      • California Family Codes Sections 721 1101 1102 and 1103 Financial Duties of Spouses
      • LA County Celebrates National Adoption Day with the Adoptions of 158 Children
    • November
      • Are Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder Married?
      • Uniform Parentage Act Includes LGBTQ Parents
      • California Family Rights Act Provides Help to Employees in Need
      • Paid Family Leave Benefits in California
    • October
      • Significant Connections and No Home State, CA Can Retain Jurisdiction of Child
      • A Case for Denying Child and Parent Reunification
      • Community Interest in Real Property: Moore/Marsden Updated
      • Juveniles Not Paying for Court-Ordered Batterer’s Intervention Program
      • New Mandatory Electronic Filings of Certain Documents in Family Law Cases
    • September
      • Knapp vs Ginsberg: Pre-Marital Agreements Must be Signed in California
      • New Online Tools for Self-Represented Litigants in Family Law Cases
      • LA Courts Extend Relaxed Dress Code Policy
      • LA Court Connect Provided Free of Charge During Delta Variant Surge
    • August
      • When a Parent’s Action Did Not Rise to the Level of Domestic Violence
      • Being Adjudged as a Third Parent in California
      • De Facto Parents’ Standing Rights in Juvenile Court
      • Evidence of Subsequent Abuse Can Be Asserted After Restraining Order Request
    • July
      • Kelly Clarkson vs Brandon Blackstock
      • When a Hague Convention Petition Did Not Return the Children
      • When the Potential Harm is Removed, Children Should Be Returned to their Parents
      • Entitlement of Competent Counsel When Parental Termination is at Issue
      • Social Distancing Rules Rescinded in All LA Courtrooms
    • June
      • Deadlines Extended for Criminal and Juvenile Courts and Covid Mandates Remain
      • Covid 19 Rules Remain in Effect in Los Angeles County Court Houses
      • Fleetwood Mac Rocker Lindsey Buckingham vs Kristen Messner
      • When a Therapist Denies a Mother Visitation with Her Son
    • May
      • Angelina Jolie vs Brad Pitt: The Custody Battle Continues
      • Domestic Violence Between Parents Can Also Cause Harm to Children
      • Improving User Experience for Remote Courtroom Appearances Via Transition to Microsoft Teams
      • Ruminations on the Divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates
      • LA Superior Court Announces New Judgment Day Assistance Pilot Program in Family Law
    • April
      • Requesting a Renewal on a Domestic Violence Restraining Order before Its Expiration
      • Now that J Lo and A Rod Broke Up Who Gets to Keep Engagement Ring?
      • New Order to Extend Certain Case Deadlines While Court Expands Access to Justice
      • Los Angeles Country Relocating Child Support Operations in April 2021
    • March
      • Divorce, Division of Retirement Pensions, and Survival Rights
      • Risk of Harm is Enough to Remove Children from the Family Home
      • Acceptance of Property Rejected First Cannot be Accepted Later
      • Video Available for Remote Courtroom Appearances in Family Law Matters
      • Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA)
    • February
      • Kim Kardashian vs Kanye West: The Divorce
      • Ron Perlman vs Opal Stone Perlman and Bifurcation of Marriage
      • L A Country Courts Request Reprioritization for Covid 19 Vaccinations
    • January
      • International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA)
      • Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abductions
      • Listening Remotely to Non-Confidential Court Proceedings
      • Protection for Minors Signing Contracts
      • Terminating Parental Rights and the Wisdom of Solomon
  • 2020
    • December
      • Former US Representative Katie Hill vs Her Ex-Husband UPDATE
      • Serpico and His Duty to Pay Child Support
      • Former US Representative Katie Hill vs Her Ex-Husband
      • Child Support Ordered Must Be in the Best Interests of the Child
    • November
      • New Court Orders Limiting the Number of People in Courts
      • Using ICPC for Child Placement with Out-of-State Parent
      • Sometimes a Kid’s Wishes are Granted
      • New Rule for Filing Ex-Parte Applications and Oppositions in Los Angeles Courts
    • October
      • Bitcoins, the DeSouzas, and Failure to Disclose Under California Law
      • A Parents Poverty Does Not Determine Parental Rights
      • New Face Mask Orders for LA County Courts
      • Changes to California’s Family Rights Act Effective January 1, 2021
      • The Validity of Juvenile Court to Order Vaccines for Children
    • September
      • Los Angeles County Superior Court Update A New Presiding Judge
      • Love Goes Horribly Wrong Then Comes the DVRO
      • Los Angeles County Courts and the Media Access Portal (MAP)
      • Applying the Five Stages of Grief to a Divorce
    • August
      • Audio and Visual Appearances Now Available in LA Family Courts
      • Firearms and Domestic Violence Laws in California
      • Gavron Warning: Get a Job or Lose Spousal Support
      • Responsibility to Pay Immigrant Ex-Spouse’s Spousal Support
      • Community Funds Used for a Spouse’s Student Loans
    • July
      • Courts Awarding Child Adoption Over Guardianship
      • Systematic Verbal Abuse and the Emotional Wellbeing of a Child
      • Domestic Violence Protection Act and Move Out Orders
      • Dr. Dre vs Nicole Young
    • June
      • Expanding Los Angeles County Court Openings
      • Audrina Patridge Corey Bohan and Covid 19
      • LACourtConnect in Covid 19 Times
      • What NOT to Bring to a Los Angeles Court
    • May
      • News to Use: Ordering Divorce Documents Online
      • Covid 19 and Remote Weddings in Los Angeles County
      • When Parenting Courses Aren't Necessary
      • Resolve Custody Disputes Without Going to Court
      • Jay Cutler vs Kristin Cavallari: A Divorce Made in Hell
    • April
      • The Coronavirus and Its Effect on Family Law
      • Parent Entitled to Attorney When Child is Placed in Out-of-Home Care
      • De Facto Parent Status
      • There’s Resistance and Then There’s Fruitless
    • March
      • Sanctions for Future Expenses
      • Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Property in Divorce
      • Frequently Asked Questions about Grandparents’ Visitation Rights
      • Frequently Asked Questions about Spousal Support in California Part 2
    • February
      • Frequently Asked Questions about Spousal Support in California Part 1
      • Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Child Support in California
      • Gender or Sexual Orientation in Determining Custody in California
      • Annulment of Marriage in California
      • Mediation or Collaborative Divorce in California
    • January
      • Megxit - Harry and Meghan Move to Canada
      • Blac Chyna vs Rob Kardashian
      • Summary Dissolution for Married Couples in 2020
      • The CROWN Act Preventing Hair Discrimination
  • 2019
    • December
      • Sex Harassment Prevention Even for Disney Characters!
      • Lactation Accommodations in California
      • Custody Battle Caused by Child’s Disability
      • Justin Hartley vs Chrishell Stause
    • November
      • Who's Not Your Daddy?
      • Determining Marital Separation in California
      • Types of Domestic Abuse
      • The Long-Term Marriages of Kate Beckinsale and Ron Perlman
      • Revenge Porn and a California Congresswoman
    • October
      • Abducting Children Will Not Stop a Dependency Hearing
      • Immigration Fraud May Not Be Marriage Fraud
      • Facebook and the Use of Due Diligence to Find Parents
      • When Methamphetamine Use Did Not Harm the Child
    • September
      • Child Support Owed While Incarcerated
      • Different Results Under the Family Code and Welfare & Institutions Code Regarding Domestic Violence
      • Kim Kardashing, Future Lawyer?
      • Britney Spears and Child Custody
    • August
      • Determining Community Property in California
      • The Pets of the Miley Cyrus v Liam Hemsworth Divorce
      • Sexual Assaulting Your Child Will Revoke Your Visitation Rights
      • Going Above and Beyond to Protect the Children
      • New Domestic Partnership Laws in California for 2019
    • July
      • Planning to Divorce in California
      • Reasonable Child Support Costs for Education
      • The Case of a Premarital Agreement without Lawyers Involved
      • Criminal Protective Order vs Domestic Violence Restraining Order
    • June
      • A California Court Cannot Just Kick Out a Mr. X Factor
      • When Child Support is no Longer Voluntary
      • Third Party Child Support Reimbursement
      • When Spousal Support Agreements Cannot be Changed
      • Changing Custody Must be in the Best Interests of the Child
    • May
      • Cocaine Use Does Not Belong in the Family Home
      • Autism Spectrum and Conservatorship
      • Rick Schroder and Domestic Violence
    • April
      • Roseanne's "Son" is Getting Divorced
      • The Irreconcilable Differences of Anna Camp and Skylar Astin
      • The Beneficial Relationship Between Parent and Child
      • Amazon Legacy: Lauren Sanchez vs Patrick Whitesell
    • March
      • Who's Your Daddy?
      • When California Should Take Jurisdiction over a Foreign Country
      • When a Restraining Order Will Not be Granted
      • His Bankruptcy Will Not Discharge His Debt to Her
      • Fluency in English Does Not Make You the Better Parent
    • February
      • A Case of Two Presumed Fathers of One Child
      • Abuse of One Sibling Can Be Abuse of All Siblings
      • Sometimes the UCCJEA Can be Multi-Jurisdictional
      • Short Term Divorce After a Short-Term Marriage
    • January
      • Domestic Violence Awareness after Nicole Brown Simpson
      • Stocks Go Up and Support Can Go Down
      • Spousal Support and the New Federal Tax Laws
      • Orange or Black, It's Still Irreconcilable Differences
  • 2018
    • December
      • California's New Pet Custody Law
      • Me Too Goes Forward for Sexual Harassment Prevention
      • Juveniles and DNA Samples
      • The Relationship of Cardi B and Offset
      • Alicia Silverstone and the Cohabitation Clause
    • November
      • Paris Hilton and her Engagement Ring from Chris Zylka
      • What's in a Name?
      • Coping on COAP
      • POP Goes Paternity
    • October
      • A Celebrity Long Term Marriage Ends
      • Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson and the $100,000 Ring
      • Will Justin Bieber and Haley Baldwin Get a Post-Nuptial Agreement?
      • Using a Private Judge in a Divorce Proceeding
    • September
      • Most Married Man and Woman in California
      • History of Sexual Harassment Law
      • Why is There no Jury in a Divorce Trial?
      • Is Geena Davis a Putative Spouse?
      • A Slash by Any Other Name
    • August
      • Pay Up, Piggy!
      • SSDI and Child Support
      • Jolie vs Pitt Part II
      • When a Child Does Not Want Parental Visitation
    • July
      • Stormy Daniels and her Newest Storm
      • When Any Doesn't Mean Every
      • A Court Can Correct Its Own Errors
      • When a Child Doesn't Need to Testify
    • June
      • California Family Code vs Religious Agreements
      • Go to School or be Arrested
      • Sealed without Kisses
      • Acceptable Testimony from a Three-Year-Old
      • A Denial of Spousal Abuse
    • May
      • Religion and California Divorce Laws
      • Marriage vs Divorce a Same-Sex Tale
      • Guns and Small Children Do Not Mix Well
      • Renewing a Protective Order without Showing Additional Violence
    • April
      • Old Violence vs Current Violence
      • Are We Really Married?
      • Due Process in Juvenile Court
      • Mental Instability May Not Preclude Parenting
    • March
      • I Smell a Rat! When A Spouse Cheats the Other Spouse
      • Enough Evidence to Remove Children from Family Home
      • Financial Duty of Spouses to Each Other
      • Nonminors in the Foster Care System
      • One Court is Needed for Filing Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • February
      • When Foreign Decrees of Support are Recognized in California
      • Palimony: Griffin vs Cameron
      • When Family Court Takes Over for Juvenile Court
      • Some Positive After Effects of Divorce on Children
    • January
      • After Effects of Divorce on Children
      • Different Genders Does Not Determine Sex Discrimination
      • Evolution of Sexual Harassment Prevention Law
      • Summary Dissolution in 2018
  • 2017
    • December
      • Neighbors as Bedfellows with Gifts
      • A Fuller House Can Pay Off Bigtime
      • Child Custody and Active Military Parents
      • When Federal Law and State Law Collide in Divorces
      • When Harry Met Meghan
    • November
      • California Lacks Alienation of Affection Laws
      • When a Marriage Was Illegal Because of Race
      • I Want to Live with This Parent Not That One
      • Do I Get a Free Attorney for Juvenile Court?
    • October
      • Delusion May Not be Enough for Removal of Child
      • A Juvenile Detention Warning is Not a Permanent Court Order
      • Sometimes It's Not about the Money
      • A Necessary of Life May Not be a Common Necessary of Life
    • September
      • Great-Grandparents May Be Great but Not for Child Visitation Rights
      • A Nonoffending Parent Does Not Lose Parental Rights...
      • You're STILL the Father!
      • A Putative Spouse is not a Bad Person
      • Poor Mental Health Can Result in Lost Custody
    • August
      • When California Has Jurisdiction over Mexican Citizens
      • Deportation Can Affect Child Reunification Efforts
      • FLARPLs Still Exist
      • A Bonus is a Bonus
    • July
      • Ending a Registered Domestic Partnership without Going to Court
      • Creating a Domestic Partnership in California
      • Military Divorce vs. California Divorce Laws
      • What's in a Title? A Short History Lesson
      • Proving an Inability to Support Yourself
    • June
      • Get Back to Work! I'm Not Paying Support!
      • When Violence is Not Abuse
      • What Your Divorce Lawyer Needs to Know from You
      • The Legal Separation of Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau
    • May
      • Parental Rights and Incorrigible Children
      • Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney
      • The 50th Anniversary of In Re Gault
      • Sperm Donors and Presumed Father Status
    • April
      • When Higher Income Means Less Child Support
      • Prenups with Cheating Clauses
      • But I Only Drove Drunk Once!
      • Selling Methamphetamine Doesn't Make Me a Bad Dad
      • Ex Wife Doesn't Have to Get a Job
    • March
      • Ex Parte Orders and Pendente Lite Relief
      • What's Next After Filing for Divorce
      • What is Jurisdiction?
      • Ending Marriage and Domestic Partnership at the Same Time
    • February
      • Divorce by Means of Incurable Insanity
      • What are Irreconcilable Differences?
      • A Gavron Warning, Oh No!
      • The Importance of the Date of Separation
    • January
      • More Help for Victims of Domestic Violence
      • Fault in a No Fault State
      • No Reunification for You!
      • Third Parent Status Denied
  • 2016
    • December
      • New CA Laws Affecting Families
      • Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage in California
      • A Case for Denying Child Visitation
      • The Law Offices of Makupson & Howard Named Top Attorneys in Pasadena Magazine
      • The Rich are Different from Us
      • Free and Low-Cost Legal Help
    • November
      • Self-Help with the California Legal System
      • She Only Uses Meth to do Yard Work
      • A Veteran's Tale
      • What's in a Name?
    • October
      • The Court Determines Visitation, Not the Child
      • Breaking Up Brangelina Part III
      • When There is Enough "Abandonment" for Adoption
      • Defining a Dating Relationship for Violence Protection Purposes
      • Breaking Up Brangelina Part II
    • September
      • Breaking Up Brangelina California Style
      • What to Do About Marital Financial Cheating
      • Is Your Spouse Financially Cheating on You?
      • Why Child Custody Would Not Be Changed
    • August
      • Sometimes Judges' Opinions Can Differ Legally
      • Family Law Facilitator
      • Courtroom Demeanor: How to Behave in Court
      • What to Wear to Court
    • July
      • How NOT to Dress for Court Appearances
      • Summary Dissolution: A California "Quickie" Divorce
      • Proposed Protection for Domestic Violence Victims
      • Hawaii's Law to Deprive Rapists of Parental Rights
      • Name Change after Divorce
    • June
      • Supervised Child Visitation in California
      • Who Can Perform Wedding Ceremonies in California
      • Getting Married in California
      • Separate Property vs Community Property
    • May
      • The Case for Same-Sex Marriage
      • The Gavron Case and Warning
      • The Doctrine of Disentitlement
      • Charlie Sheen's Child Support Request
    • April
      • Former Senator to Marry Man
      • Phil Spector is Divorcing
      • A Tale of "Sort-of Father" Status in California
      • Hiring a Divorce Attorney in California
      • Classifying Property Under California Law
    • March
      • Types of Marital Agreements
      • A Shout-out to Fathers
      • Determining Spousal Support in California
      • Social Security is Not Community Property
      • A Visitation Rights Win for Grandparents
      • Benefits of Mediation In A Divorce
    • February
      • Only One Father for J
      • Physical Violence is Not Necessary to Obtain a Restraining Order
      • California's Megan's Law
    • January
      • An Instance of Termination of Parental Rights
      • A Loss of Custody Based on Drug Abuse
      • Defining Residency for Jurisdiction is Very Important
      • When the Court Does Not Remove Custody Rights
      • Attorneys' Fees Awards
  • 2015
    • December
      • Disability Alone Will Not Negate Custody
      • Who Gets to Receive Child Support for Adult Children?
      • Accessing Your Own Divorce Records
      • Changing a Child Support Order in California
    • November
      • Surrendering Newborn Babies in California
      • Possible Future Abuse to Issue Restraining Orders
      • Resources to End Domestic Violence in Los Angeles
      • Child Support Can Last into a Child's Adulthood
    • October
      • Biology Doesn't Always Change Legal Father Status
      • The Divorce Mediation Process
      • Benefits of the Mediation Process
      • A Standard to Establish Paternal Rights
      • Suggestions for Being a Good Step Parent
    • September
      • Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSO)
      • 5 Commonly Asked Divorce Questions
      • FLARPL, Really?!
      • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)
      • Giada De Laurentiis's California Divorce Settlement
    • August
      • Permanent is Not Always Permanent
      • Does Ashley Madison Affect California's Divorce Laws?
      • Who Owns the Earnings of Child Actors?
      • Blowback Didn't Help Politically, Nor in a California Divorce
      • Mutual Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • July
      • Paternity Issues in California
      • Scooby Do Helps Create a New Law
      • Helping Children Cope When Their Parents Divorce
      • California's Palimony Laws
    • June
      • Sometimes It's Not the Parent's Fault
      • Interstate Child Custody Issues Can Be Tricky
      • Common Misconceptions of Marriage and Divorce in California
      • Griner vs Johnson and Annulment or Voidable Marriage
    • May
      • The Myth of the Ten-Year Anniversary Mark
      • Vexatious Litigation is a Poor Choice to Win in Court
      • The California Right of Publicity
      • Reporting Child Support Arrearages to Credit Bureaus
      • Support Can Be Based on Ability to Earn
    • April
      • First Choice: Joint Physical and Legal Child Custody
      • When the Act of Rape Continues
      • Ring Ownership in a Failed Engagement
      • When "When" Means the Same as "Until"
    • March
      • Shelly Sterling vs. V. Staviano: Return the Community Property!
      • Collecting Child Support Via the State of California
      • When a Custodial Parent Interferes with Visitation Rights
      • Establishing Paternity in California
      • Computer Software to Calculate Child Support
    • February
      • What Constitutes a Valid Marriage in California
      • Suggestions for Cutting Costs in a Divorce
      • Cheap Divorce in California
      • Grandparents' Rights in California
    • January
      • Child Custody Evaluations in California
      • Ending a Marriage in California
      • Community Debts in California Law
      • Classifying Property by California Law and Why
  • 2014
    • December
      • If Juvenile Courts are Involved, Outcomes Can Be Different than Family Courts
      • The Role of Child Custody Evaluators
      • UCCJEA: When Child Custody Is the Issue
      • Without More, a Presumption Doesn't Make It a Fact
      • When Reconciliation Trumps Child Support
    • November
      • Prenuptial Agreements: Agreements to Disagree Later?
      • Innocent Victim or Willing Participant?
      • Very Little Can Be Enough
      • With Two Lefts, There's One Right and One Wrong
    • October
      • When Non-Marriage is Marriage in California
      • When a Marriage Isn't a Marriage, or is it...?
      • Separating is in the Mind of the Separator
      • Some Aspects of Marital Law Are Not Negotiable
    • September
      • Should a Parent Spank a Child in California?
      • "When Abandonment Isn't Abandonment"
      • How Professional Athletes Help Improve Domestic Violence Prevention Laws
      • The Best Interests of the Child
    • July
      • Craziness Can Be Relative
      • Oh, How the Rich Have Fallen
    • June
      • When Not in Rome, Do as the Locals Do
      • When Permanent is Not Permanent
      • Special Needs Children and the Court System
    • May
      • Recognized Grounds For Divorce in CA
      • For the Safety and Well-being of Children
      • The Debt that Never Ends
    • April
      • Let's Cash in the Assets
      • Broken Hearts Cannot be Mended By the Legal System
      • Self Management in Divorce
      • What is the Process of Getting a Divorce in California?
    • March
      • Twice as Much Doesn't Always Make It Better
      • Offshore Accounts
      • Conscious Uncoupling
      • Forewarned: Love Doesn't Always Last Forever
      • Annoying Behavior & the CA Domestic Violence Protection Acct
    • February
      • Domestic Violence is a Very Bad Thing
      • Spousal Support Can Be the Burden of a Lifetime
    • January
      • How Does the Court Determine Child Custody in California?
      • Freedom to Express Oneself Does Not Exclude Child Support
  • 2013
    • December
      • What are the Advantages of a Prenuptial Agreement?
      • Dying Hard with a Vengeance
    • November
      • Grandparents Aren't the Boss of You!
      • How To Pursue Modifications to Custody Orders in California
      • How is Paternity Established in California?
      • Property Division in California
      • He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
    • October
      • Power to the Fathers!
      • And Then There Were Three... Or More...
      • Tips and Answers about Child Custody Issues Involving Immigrants
    • September
      • The Lifestyle to Become Accustomed to
      • Running with Gauntlets
      • Never Anger a Judge!
    • August
      • A Rose by Any Other Name...
    • July
      • Wherever You Are, My Love Will Keep You Safe
      • Blinded by the Light
      • Winning the Disclosure Lottery
  • 2012
    • April
      • Straight from the paycheck - Wage Garnishments!
      • Celebrity Divorces and Community Property Distribution
    • March
      • Kobe and Vanessa Bryant -- Have Collaborative Divorce Proceedings Brought Them Back Together?
    • February
      • Celebrities and Child Custody Disputes
      • Most Expensive Divorces
      • Celeb engagement news!
      • What Can Courts do about Upside Down Residences?
    • January
      • Heidi Klum and Seal: Can Mediation Foster Reconciliation?
      • Russell Brand and Katy Perry: Good candidates for mediation?
      • Divorce rates by State
      • Love in the air for basketball players...
      • Aretha Franklin's Engaged!
      • Pasadena Magazine - January 2012 Wedding and Events Issue!
      • Celebrity Wedding Report!
      • Analyzing Tax Returns: Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
      • Analyzing Tax Returns: Partnerships
      • Analyzing Tax Returns: S-Corporations
      • Analyzing Tax Returns: C-Corporations
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