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Family Law

April 7, 2026

Family Law Attorney Duties

Family law cases in California are rarely just legal disputes-they are deeply personal conflicts involving children, finances, homes, and the emotional fabric of a family. Because of this, California family…

Arlene D. Kock

Child Custody Divorcio

February 4, 2026

Dealing With Co-Parenting & Alcoholism

When Addiction Complicates Shared Parenting Co-parenting with someone who struggles with alcohol can be very draining and difficult at times for parents involved on a daily, long-term basis. Clear limits…

Arlene D. Kock

Child Custody Divorce

December 10, 2025

Navigating Difficult Co-Parenting With an Ex-Spouse

Strategies for Effective Co-Parenting Co-parenting with an ex can be tough, especially when the other parent is hard to deal with. Try to keep talks focused on the kids, and…

Arlene D. Kock

Child Custody

October 7, 2025

Navigating High-Conflict Custody Cases In California

Child custody disputes are never easy, and when conflict runs high, the process can be overwhelming for parents and children alike. In California, family courts focus on the child’s best…

Arlene D. Kock

Child Custody Divorce News

July 12, 2025

Divorced, but still sharing the family home

‘Birdnesting,’ where the kids stay home and parents shuttle back and forth, can work under the right circumstances. When Kathleen Brigham and her then-husband, Jim, decided to divorce, she proposed…

Arlene D. Kock

Divorce

July 8, 2025

Why California Family Law has a Six-Month Waiting Period for Divorce

In California, there’s a mandatory six- month waiting period before a divorce can be finalized. This “cooling-off period” starts when the non-filing spouse is served. It’s intended to give both…

Arlene D. Kock

Child Custody

June 4, 2025

Petition for Custody of Minor Children in 2025

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…

Arlene D. Kock

Family Law

May 24, 2025

Global Podcast Network Interview with Arlene D. Kock

Click Play to listen to the podcast interview: Transcript Interviewer: This is the global Podcast Network where executives and professionals connect, share and inspire. Stay tuned for the conversations that…

Arlene D. Kock

Family Law Blog

Family Law Attorney Duties

Dealing With Co-Parenting & Alcoholism

Navigating Difficult Co-Parenting With an Ex-Spouse

Navigating High-Conflict Custody Cases In California

Divorced, but still sharing the family home

Why California Family Law has a Six-Month Waiting Period for Divorce

Petition for Custody of Minor Children in 2025

Global Podcast Network Interview with Arlene D. Kock

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