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

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

Divorce Family Law

September 10, 2021

5 Divorce Myths

In answering questions for many clients considering divorce, I found there are a number of myths that need to be dispelled. This article is an attempt to address some key…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Family Law

August 5, 2021

How to Avoid Conflict — Back to School…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…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Family Law

May 5, 2021

Summer Visitation Do’s & Don’ts

As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, parents are faced with planning visitation and timeshare that is appropriate for their children’s summer break. Here are three Do’s and…

Arlene D. Kock

COVID-19: The Family Law Courts One Year Later

COVID-19 COVID-19 Court Updates

April 16, 2021

COVID-19: The Family Law Courts One Year Later

Our family law universe changed on March 16, 2020, when California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive to close nonessential businesses and for citizens to shelter in place in response…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Family Law

January 9, 2021

Parenting With Your Ex: Goals And Tools For 2021

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…

Arlene D. Kock

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

5 Divorce Myths

How to Avoid Conflict — Back to School…The Right Way

Summer Visitation Do’s & Don’ts

COVID-19: The Family Law Courts One Year Later

Parenting With Your Ex: Goals And Tools For 2021

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