April 2, 2020
March 29, 2020
Child Custody and Parenting in the Era Of Covid-19
The effects of sheltering in place due to COVID-19 is creating a paralyzing and confusing environment for parents trying to decipher how to comply with existing child custody orders. On…
March 29, 2020
Alameda County Family Law Court Filings and Closure
The following article is based on the contents of a recent announcement made by the Family Law Presiding Judge JUDGE GREGORY SYREN: On March 17, 2020, in response to the…
March 28, 2020 The New Normal:
The New Normal:
Court Access Post COVID-19
The universe as we knew it in the world of family law changed after March 16, 2020 when California governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive to close non-essential businesses and…
March 9, 2020
Arlene D. Kock Has Been Nominated and Accepted as Two Years AIOFLA’S 10 Best Law Firm in California For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Family Law Firm, Arlene D. Kock as Two Years 10 Best Family Law Firm for Client…
January 16, 2020
Parenting With Your Ex: Goals And Tools For 2020
With the new year comes new possibilities. Setting parenting goals is as important as establishing your own goals for personal achievements. While setting your individual goals may come easily, developing…
December 26, 2019
Three Ways Your Child Can Enjoy Good Custody Visits This New Year
Many moms and dads come to my law offices seeking legal advice on their custody and visitation orders. They usually have the same or similar questions that concern parents in…
November 28, 2019
Family Life Post-Divorce
Family life post-divorce is not without its challenges, and a pertinent issue during the holiday season is the custody arrangement. When Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, or school vacations are approaching, parents…
March 5, 2018
Five Tested Ways to Solve Parenting Conflict
Parenting children from separate households will always be a challenge, even in the best of circumstances. Work obligations, school schedules, special holidays and family events are circumstances each parent must…
February 13, 2018
Domestic Violence: Time to Get Help
Years ago, there was a pervasive belief that domestic violence only occurred in poor and disadvantaged households. Research has shown that this type of criminal behavior directed toward a family…