Arlene D. Kock

Custody Family Law

May 3, 2022

Child Custody & Court Conduct

For those who decide to take their child custody issues to court, there are a number of formalities and local court rules that must be followed throughout the proceedings. In…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Family Law

April 17, 2022

Opinion: Even at its best, co-parenting is the worst

This article was first published in the Washington Post. Tracy Moore is a writer in Los Angeles. When my daughter entered sixth grade, my sister gifted them an Apple Watch.…

Arlene D. Kock

COVID-19 Family Law

April 5, 2022

Family Law Courts & the New COVID Universe

The world as we knew it changed in March 2020. During that time in history, everything shut down, including the courts. COVID was raging, and there were no protections from…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Family Law

March 2, 2022

Duty to Disclose

As a married person or a registered domestic partner, you’re entitled to a high standard of care in sharing information pertaining to your property and finances. In California, this responsibility…

Arlene D. Kock

COVID-19 News

January 30, 2022

The next normal: States will recognize multiparent families

This legal change will make children’s lives more stable, not less. We’ve all spent the past year thinking about the “return to normalcy” in the wake of the pandemic. But…

Arlene D. Kock

Family Law

January 6, 2022

Confessions of a Family Court Judge

Interesting insights from a family law judge from New Zealand. A lot of the principals she talks about apply in spirit to family court policy in California, in trying to…

Arlene D. Kock

COVID-19

December 23, 2021

I Was Newly Divorced When COVID Hit. As Omicron Surges, Here’s How To Help Those Who Feel Alone.

"With many households now debating their holiday plans, a large number of people will face the prospect of yet another holiday season on their own." “You’re free to go,” the…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Divorce Family Law

December 4, 2021

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…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Family Law

November 2, 2021

Holiday Planning Visitation & Timeshare

As the end of the year rapidly approaches, parents are faced with planning visitation and timeshare that is appropriate for the children’s holiday break. The realities of COVID-19 have completely…

Arlene D. Kock

COVID-19 News

November 1, 2021

Contra Costa Prepares To Vaccinate Children 5-11: What To Know

Contra Costa County Health Services expects to receive about 20,000 doses of the pediatric vaccine early this week. Here's what to know. Thousands of pediatric doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine…

Arlene D. Kock

Child Custody & Court Conduct

Opinion: Even at its best, co-parenting is the worst

Family Law Courts & the New COVID Universe

Duty to Disclose

The next normal: States will recognize multiparent families

Confessions of a Family Court Judge

I Was Newly Divorced When COVID Hit. As Omicron Surges, Here’s How To Help Those Who Feel Alone.

Family Life Post-Divorce

Holiday Planning Visitation & Timeshare

Contra Costa Prepares To Vaccinate Children 5-11: What To Know

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