November 25, 2024
Hon. Leslie Landau (Ret.): Co-Parenting Success During the Holidays
Holiday time is around the corner - candles and sparkling lights and goodies and music and presents. But the holidays also can raise unique challenges for families who share custody.…
November 20, 2024
Are Divorces On The Rise After The Election? Lawyers Weigh In.
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, there’s been a lot of talk about family members severing ties or setting new boundaries due to political differences. And it’s not…
October 8, 2024
Civility: The Key to Successfully Navigating a Divorce
Civility is the act of showing regard for others by being polite, even to the extent of speaking kindly to someone who has hurt your feelings. The word civility comes…
September 4, 2024
How to Avoid Conflict — Back to School 2024… The Right Way
Divorced parents can avoid conflict by planning ahead for back-to-school and special events, vacations, birthdays and other activities. Such planning is important for parents and children alike because it creates…
August 6, 2024
Starting a Divorce in 2024
Litigants who wish to terminate a marriage in California must serve paperwork, called a petition and summons, on their spouse. The paperwork must be filed with the court before it…
July 9, 2024
Gender Affirmation and Child Custody
The topic of gender affirmation of minor children has been one that family law courts will be contending with for years to come. This is a very complicated and sensitive…
June 5, 2024
Petition for Custody of Minor Children
In California, a petition for custody of minor children is a legal document that is filed with the court by a parent or legal guardian who is seeking custody of…
May 7, 2024
Preparing For Divorce
There comes a time when it becomes clear that the next step is away from the marriage. For many, this is a very difficult and uncertain step to take. Trying…
April 4, 2024
Spring Break Visitation Do’s & Dont’s 2024
As spring break rapidly approaches, parents are faced with planning visitation and timeshare that is appropriate for their children’s holiday. Here are three Do’s and two Don’ts to consider when…
