
The Mediation Process
Any time that a Dissolution of Marriage or Paternity matter is filed with the Court and there are pending child custody and/or child visitation orders,

Any time that a Dissolution of Marriage or Paternity matter is filed with the Court and there are pending child custody and/or child visitation orders,

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 parties get married, they rarely think of their relationship ending in a divorce. Unfortunately, some couples eventually do get divorced, which may then require

Filing a Paternity matter serves the best interests of both parents and the minor child(ren). Court-ordered child custody and visitation orders can be entered, as

In a marital dissolution proceeding, a court determines the division of property between the spouses by first characterizing the parties’ property as community or separate.

It’s inevitable. You and your spouse are separating and you need a family law attorney, and you need one now. Your friends gave you referrals.

The date of separation occurs when at least one spouse intends to end the marriage and there is evidence of conduct furthering that intent. The

When someone calls our office for a possible appointment, I always inform them that Attorney Bawden is a Certified Family Law Specialist. An attorney who