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  • 2022
    • April
      • Will I Be Forced to Sell My Property in a Divorce?
      • What Happens to Your Digital Assets in a Divorce?
    • March
      • What Does it Mean to Be Legally Separated?
      • How to Get a Restraining Order in California
    • February
      • When to Start Dating After Getting Divorced
      • Tips for Reducing Conflict in a Divorce
    • January
      • The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media and Divorce
      • Tips for Moving Forward After a Divorce
  • 2021
    • December
      • Do I Need to Go to Court to Get Divorced?
      • Does My Ex Need My Permission to Introduce a New Partner to Our Kids?
    • November
      • The Discovery Process in a Divorce
      • Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Divorced?
    • October
      • How Long Does a Divorce Take in California?
      • Can I Modify a Child Custody Order?
    • September
      • Can I Move with My Children After a Divorce?
      • Different Types of Supervised Visitation
    • August
      • What Can I Do if I Disagree with My Co-Parent About the COVID-19 Vaccine?
      • Tips for Celebrating Halloween After a Divorce
    • July
      • Claiming a Child as a Dependent After Divorce
      • Parallel Parenting After a High-Conflict Divorce
    • June
      • The Difference Between Marital and Separate Property
      • Tips for Communicating with Your Ex-Spouse
    • May
      • Can I Increase Spousal Support?
      • Creating Consistent Household Rules for Your Kids After Divorce
    • April
      • How is Spousal Support Determined?
      • Signs Your Marriage is Headed for Divorce
    • March
      • Talking to Your Boss About Divorce
      • How is Child Custody Determined?
    • February
      • Making Changes to a Prenuptial Agreement
      • How Can I Modify Spousal Support?
    • January
      • The Challenges of a Gray Divorce
      • Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce
  • 2020
    • December
      • Tips for Reducing Stress During Your Divorce
      • Self-Care After a Divorce
      • Why a Consistent Routine Is Important for Children After Divorce
    • October
      • The Impact of Custody Battles on Children
      • Is My Marriage Headed for Divorce?
    • September
      • What Happens to a Family Trust in a Divorce?
      • Does Bankruptcy Clear All Debt?
    • August
      • Noticing the Signs of Parental Alienation
    • July
      • The Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce
      • What Are the Advantages of Collaborative Divorce?
    • June
      • Helping Your Children Adjust to a Divorce
      • Student Loans and Divorce: Who Foots the Bill?
      • Can Your Children Refuse Visitation?
      • Bankruptcy and Divorce: 5 Frequently Asked Questions
    • May
      • Co-Parenting During COVID-19
      • What Should I Include in a Prenuptial Agreement?
      • How the Stimulus Works (and Why You Haven’t Received Yours)
    • April
      • Common Mistakes During Divorce
      • How to Co-Parent with an Estranged Ex
    • March
      • Are Millennials Really Getting Divorced Less?
      • 2020 Summer Co-Parenting Tips
    • February
      • How Is Child Support Calculated in California?
      • Is Intellectual Property Divisible at Divorce?
    • January
      • How to Tell Your Children About the Divorce
      • What Are the Benefits of Mediation?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Be Prepared for Your Child Custody Hearing
      • Getting Through the Holidays After a Divorce
    • November
      • Learning How to Co-Parent with Your Former Spouse
      • Changing the Terms of Your Divorce Decree
    • October
      • Enforcing a Child Support Order
      • The Risks of an Online Divorce
    • September
      • Staying Focused at Work During Your Divorce
      • How Can I Enforce a Child Custody Order?
    • August
      • Should You Fight for the Marital Home?
      • Can I Still Get a Divorce if My Spouse Won’t Sign the Papers?
    • July
      • Preventable Child Custody Mistakes You Should Be Aware Of
      • Financial Documents You Should Begin Gathering for Your Attorney
    • June
      • Can I Adopt My Spouse’s Children?
      • 4 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
    • May
      • Talking to Your Kids About Your Divorce: Helpful Tips
      • What is the Difference Between Contested and Uncontested Divorce?
    • April
      • Ensuring the Benefits of Spousal Support After Death
      • How Recent Tax Reforms Will Affect Spousal Support
    • March
      • What Is the Effect of Divorce on Spousal Privileges?
      • What Happens to My Pet in a Divorce?
    • February
      • Getting to Work: Vocational Examinations and Spousal Support
      • Splitting the Baby: Custody Battles Between Parents and Nonparents
    • January
      • California's Rules on Awarding Attorney's Fees
      • Gathering Evidence for Post-Divorce Litigation
  • 2018
    • December
      • How Do California Courts Award Attorney's Fees Pending a Divorce?
      • What Are Temporary Orders?
    • November
      • Cultural Considerations in Family Law Cases
      • Characterizing and Dividing Personal Injury Damages in California
    • October
      • Ethical Issues Involving Private Judges in Divorces
      • Enforcing Child Support Orders Under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
    • September
      • Surviving Life After Divorce, Year 1
      • How Do Your Student Loans Affect Your Divorce?
    • August
      • What Should I Do If My Ex-Spouse Withholds Visitation?
      • Common Divorce Mistakes
    • July
      • Writing a Child Custody Deposition
      • What You Need to Know About Divorce & Dual Citizenship
    • June
      • How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Divorce Process?
      • What Happens to My 401K During a Divorce?
    • May
      • The Unique Difficulties Same-Sex Couples Face During Divorce
      • Tax Reform Could Screw Up Your Prenup
    • April
      • Do I Have to Continue Paying Child Support if I Lose My Job?
      • How to Find Hidden Assets
    • March
      • How to Modify a Child Support Order
      • 5 Tips For Protecting Your Credit During Divorce
    • February
      • What Is the Divorce Process Like in California?
      • Protecting Your Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce
    • January
      • How to Protect Your Property and Assets in a Divorce
      • Equitable Division vs. Community Property
      • What Rights Do Unmarried Parents Have?
  • 2017
    • December
      • What You Need to Know About Moving After a Divorce
      • Emotional Abuse Can Be a Form of Domestic Violence
    • November
      • When Divorcing an Abusive Spouse, Take Precautions to Stay Safe
      • 3 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Domestic Partnership Law in California
      • When is Your Divorce Finalized & Over?
    • October
      • When Will a Family Law Court Approve a Spousal Support Modification?
    • September
      • Why You Should Stay Off Social Media During Your Divorce
      • Dating During a Divorce - Is It A Good Idea?
      • Six Common Reasons People Get Divorced
      • I Paid Too Much Child Support - What Can I Do?
    • August
      • Common Divorce Myths
      • Will Remarriage Affect My Divorce?
      • Mistakes to Avoid in High Asset Divorce
      • Who Gets Pet Custody?
    • July
      • Benefits of Mediated Divorce Every Couple Should Know
      • Kid-Friendly Day Trips in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks & Nearby
      • How is Debt Divided During a Divorce in California?
      • The Pros and Cons of Guardianship
      • Common Divorce Alternatives
      • Will I Have to Go to Court For My Divorce?
      • How to Get a Restraining Order in California
    • June
      • The California Adoption Process
      • High Net Worth Divorce | West Lake Divorce Attorney
      • The Types of Domestic Violence
      • Protect Your Rights as a Father in Divorce!
    • May
      • Summer Break and Child Custody
      • Tips to Prepare for a Divorce
    • April
      • Child Support Obligations When One Spouse Hides the Children
    • January
      • Why January Is the Busiest Time for Divorces
      • Three New Year's Resolutions for a Divorcee
  • 2016
    • December
      • Why Choose Mediation for Child Custody Cases
      • How to Create a Parental Agreement
    • November
      • Creating a Visitation Schedule for the Holidays
      • Factors That California Courts Consider to Determine "Best Interests of the Child"
      • When is Notarization Required for a California Divorce
      • What is Contempt?
    • September
      • How to File an Annulment in California
      • Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence
      • Grandparent's Visitation Rights in California
    • August
      • Advantages of a Prenuptial Agreement
    • April
      • Is a DIY Divorce Worth It?
    • March
      • Should I File for Annulment?
    • February
      • Is a Post-nuptial Agreement Right for Me?
    • January
      • Infidelity & Divorce in California
  • 2015
    • October
      • Understanding California's Child Support Laws
    • July
      • U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Same-Sex Marriages in All States
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