
Divorce can create immediate financial pressure when spouses begin maintaining two separate households. Rent or mortgage payments, utilities, insurance, groceries, and other expenses continue even[…]

Financial issues are common in California family law cases. When child support, spousal support, or other financial relief is at issue, the court needs reliable[…]

Some California custody disputes involve issues that require more investigation than the court can obtain from declarations and a short hearing. In those cases, a[…]

Where a California divorce is filed can affect everything from courthouse appearances to the practical cost of litigating the case. California therefore has rules governing[…]

Child custody disputes usually occur between a child’s parents. In some circumstances, however, a grandparent, relative, caregiver, or another nonparent may have developed such a[…]
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