👨‍👩‍👧 Family Law

Divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, and family law matters in California.

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Divorce

Divorce Basics
Grounds, residency, no-fault vs fault, legal separation
Property Division in Divorce
Community property, separate property, date of separation
Spousal Support (Alimony)
Temporary vs permanent, factors, duration, modification
Divorce Process & Timeline
Filing, service, response, discovery, trial, settlement

Child Custody

Child Custody Basics
Legal vs physical custody, sole vs joint, best interests
Child Custody Modification
Changed circumstances, burden of proof, process
Child Custody Evaluation
730 evaluations, evaluator role, cost, testimony
Child Custody Relocation (Move-Away)
Permission requirements, LaMusga factors, objections

Child Support

Child Support Calculation
Guideline formula, income calculation, deviations, add-ons
Child Support Modification
Material change, retroactive modification, process, timing
Child Support Enforcement
Wage garnishment, contempt, license suspension, arrears
Child Support Arrears
Accrual, interest, payment plans, discharge in bankruptcy

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DVRO process, evidence, duration, violations, CLETS
Domestic Violence Criminal Charges
PC 273.5, defenses, penalties, protective orders
Domestic Violence Impact on Custody
Presumption against custody, rebuttal, supervised visitation
Domestic Violence & Move-Away Cases
Special considerations, safety concerns, relocation priority

Other Family Law Matters

Paternity Establishment
Voluntary declaration, genetic testing, presumptions
Adoption in California
Types, stepparent adoption, consent requirements
Guardianship of Minors
Probate guardianship, letters, duties, termination
Prenuptial Agreements
Requirements, enforceability, disclosure, unconscionability