Family Code Section 4337 provides: “Except as otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, the obligation of a party under an order for support of
There is a common misconception that Restraining Orders can only be obtained after one party has inflicted physical abuse on the other party. While all physical
Many pet owners would considers their pets more like their children than property. However, pets animals are considered personal property. Penal Code section 491 provides: “Dogs are
When the payor spouse receives fluctuating bonuses, a support order must be carefully drafted. Let’s take a look at a relatively common situation in support
Family Code Section 770 provides that the separate property of each spouse is property acquired before the date of marriage, during the marriage by gift
I recently attended a continuing education course for Family Law attorneys and judges which was presented by one of the premier providers of court-approved parenting
Can you divide a retirement plan when the participant spouse dies before entry of an Order dividing the plan? In California, Pension and other retirement
Family Code Section 3104 permits grandparents to seek visitation only if the parents are not married or are separated, or if other specified circumstances exist.
Family Code Section 2641 provides that the community shall be reimbursed for community contributions to education or training of a party that substantially enhances the earning
Judgments for dissolution of marriage generally provide that the community interest in each spouse’s retirement plan earned during marriage is to be divided by a