Northern California Family Law Blog | Arlene D. Kock, APLC

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

Custody Family Law

June 2, 2022

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

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

Family Law Blog

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

Summer Visitation Do’s & Don’ts

Child Custody & Court Conduct

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