Topics in Family Law
Can California Spouses File a Joint Petition for Divorce or Legal Separation?
Beginning in 2026, California spouses who agree to begin their case together may use a joint-petition process for divorce or legal separation. This option is[…]
Is a Defective Property Transmutation Automatically Void in California?
A transmutation is an agreement or transaction intended to change property from community to separate property, separate to community property, or one spouse’s separate property[…]
Can a California Court Correct Its Own Temporary Spousal Support Error?
Temporary spousal support orders are based on financial information available while a divorce or legal-separation case is pending. If the court later recognizes an error[…]
Should an Expert Witness Deposition Be Video Recorded in a California Divorce?
Expert witnesses may address business valuation, real estate, tracing, retirement benefits, vocational capacity, or other technical family-law issues. Video recording an expert’s deposition can preserve[…]
What Happens if One Spouse Withdraws From a California Joint Divorce Petition?
A California joint divorce or legal-separation petition depends on both spouses continuing to use the cooperative process. Either spouse may change course before judgment, but[…]
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