Topics in Family Law
Can California Decline an Interstate Custody Case as an Inconvenient Forum?
Even when California has jurisdiction over a child custody dispute, it may decide that another state is better positioned to hear the case. This is[…]
Can a California Court Issue Mutual Domestic Violence Restraining Orders?
California courts may issue restraining orders against both parties, but only after strict requirements are satisfied. A court cannot automatically restrain both people merely because[…]
Does Retirement End Spousal Support in California?
Retirement does not automatically terminate a California spousal support order. It may constitute a material change in circumstances, but the court must evaluate the retirement,[…]
Can a California Domestic Violence Restraining Order Be Renewed?
A California domestic violence restraining order issued after a hearing may be renewed for at least five years or permanently. The protected person does not[…]
How Does a Domestic-Violence Conviction Affect California Spousal Support?
A criminal domestic-violence conviction can substantially restrict or prohibit spousal support to the convicted spouse. The result depends on the nature of the offense, its[…]
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