Arlene D. Kock

Family Law

February 17, 2023

California Law Fiduciary Duty

In California, family law fiduciary duties refer to the legal obligations that spouses or domestic partners owe to each other during their marriage or partnership. These duties are based on…

Arlene D. Kock

Divorce

February 16, 2023

Same Sex Divorce and Support

California is one of several states in the United States that recognizes same-sex marriage, and same-sex couples have the same rights and obligations as heterosexual couples when it comes to…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Divorce

February 7, 2023

Parenting With Your Ex: Goals & Tools

With the new year comes new possibilities. Setting parenting goals is as important as establishing your own goals for personal achievements. Here are two tools that might help break down…

Arlene D. Kock

COVID-19 Court Updates Family Law

January 10, 2023

How Court Limitations Impede Case Resolution

One of the things that I have learned after 40+ years of practicing family law is the importance of attempting to get the parties to appreciate the wisdom on resolving…

Arlene D. Kock

california family law attorney - access to family courts

COVID-19 Court Updates Family Law

January 5, 2023

Access to the Family Law Courts: It’s Complicated

Since March 2020, we’ve all been deeply affected by the restrictions on daily activity resulting from COVID-19. Social distancing and health precautions have also affected the courts. Specifically, family law…

Arlene D. Kock

Divorce

December 6, 2022

Family Life Post Divorce 2022

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

Divorce Family Law

October 4, 2022

3 Divorce Myths 2022

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

September 5, 2022

How to Avoid Conflict: Back to School… The Right Way (2022)

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

Divorce

August 3, 2022

Starting a Divorce in 2022

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…

Arlene D. Kock

Custody Divorce

July 6, 2022

Toxic Fighting in Front of the Kids: The Consequences

In 42 years of practicing law, I’ve encountered many examples of toxic conflict between parents and have witnessed the negative impact that it has on their children. Toxic fighting consists…

Arlene D. Kock

California Law Fiduciary Duty

Same Sex Divorce and Support

Parenting With Your Ex: Goals & Tools

How Court Limitations Impede Case Resolution

Access to the Family Law Courts: It’s Complicated

Family Life Post Divorce 2022

3 Divorce Myths 2022

How to Avoid Conflict: Back to School… The Right Way (2022)

Starting a Divorce in 2022

Toxic Fighting in Front of the Kids: The Consequences

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