April 2, 2020
March 29, 2020
Child Custody and Parenting in the Era Of Covid-19
The effects of sheltering in place due to COVID-19 is creating a paralyzing and confusing environment for parents trying to decipher how to comply with existing child custody orders. On…
March 29, 2020
Alameda County Family Law Court Filings and Closure
The following article is based on the contents of a recent announcement made by the Family Law Presiding Judge JUDGE GREGORY SYREN: On March 17, 2020, in response to the…
March 28, 2020 The New Normal:
The New Normal:
Court Access Post COVID-19
The universe as we knew it in the world of family law changed after March 16, 2020 when California governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive to close non-essential businesses and…
March 9, 2020
Arlene D. Kock Has Been Nominated and Accepted as Two Years AIOFLA’S 10 Best Law Firm in California For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Family Law Firm, Arlene D. Kock as Two Years 10 Best Family Law Firm for Client…
October 19, 2018
3 things to make divorce easier on kids
Divorce is never a simple matter logistically or emotionally. And when there are children involved, often, the hardest part is to put your own emotional issues aside in order to…
March 5, 2018
Five Tested Ways to Solve Parenting Conflict
Parenting children from separate households will always be a challenge, even in the best of circumstances. Work obligations, school schedules, special holidays and family events are circumstances each parent must…
February 13, 2018
Domestic Violence: Time to Get Help
Years ago, there was a pervasive belief that domestic violence only occurred in poor and disadvantaged households. Research has shown that this type of criminal behavior directed toward a family…
January 29, 2018
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California: No requirement to show probable future abuse.
According to a recent decision by the State’s Court of Appeal, “an affidavit showing past abuse” may be the only requirement for securing a restraining order. A person seeking the…
January 22, 2018
Duty to disclose
Your Right to Information in a Marriage or Domestic Partnership As a married person or a registered domestic partner, you’re entitled to a high standard of care on sharing information…
