Child support is one of the most common topics for dispute in a California divorce. While there are guidelines in place as to how much a parent is expected to pay, it remains important to understand precisely what the support payments are generally used for. Child...
California mental health diversion is a pretrial program that gets allows eligible people to receive mental health treatment rather than entering the U.S. criminal justice system. The program is based on the belief that in some cases treatment is a better option than...
Every year, the state of California decides thousands of child custody cases. Child custody cases can be especially stressful for parents and even worse for children. Even more complications can arise when one parent is a military service member. Many in the armed...
California law gives people significant leeway when it comes to defending themselves against a home invasion. These laws are often called Castle laws, drawing on the idea that a person's home is their castle and they have a right to defend it and themselves when...
Divorce is inherently complex for estranged California couples, but when high-value assets are involved, the process can become even more intricate. High-asset divorces present unique challenges that require careful attention to financial, legal and emotional aspects....
Section 197 through 199 of the California Penal Code outlines the state's self-defense laws. The term used in the penal codes is justifiable homicide. Under Chapter 1, Homicide, there are sections on excusable homicides, or accidents, justifiable homicide by peace...
When parents in California go through a divorce, they often tell their children they will one day understand why things have changed. Unfortunately, this type of platitude fails to consider a child’s feelings. In some divorces, children end up paying a hidden price....
California’s Sudden Emergency Doctrine, often called the doctrine of imminent peril, can be used by defendants to delay court actions through processes and motions. It can also be used by those trying to prevent unfair findings of comparative negligence. In order to...
It can be challenging to share parenting duties when you and your spouse divorce. Whether you and your ex were involved in a high-conflict relationship or not, having to continue making joint decisions and cooperating with the person you are no longer romantically...
There are a lot of challenges California residents face when going through a divorce. Learning to co-parent can be one of their biggest challenges if children are involved. Thankfully, parents can take steps to work together and raise their children successfully. Talk...
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