Topics in Family Law
How Do California Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Affect Firearm Possession?
A California domestic violence restraining order can impose immediate firearm, ammunition, firearm-part, and body-armor restrictions. These provisions are mandatory components of qualifying protective orders and[…]
How Does Cohabitation Affect Spousal Support in California?
When a person receiving spousal support begins living with a new partner, the paying former spouse may wonder whether support automatically ends. In California, cohabitation[…]
When Can a Court Order Alcohol or Drug Testing in a California Child Custody Case?
Substance-use allegations can become central to a California custody dispute, but a court does not order testing simply because one parent makes an unsupported accusation.[…]
When Does Child Support End in California?
Parents often assume that California child support automatically ends on a child’s eighteenth birthday. The actual rule depends on the child’s age, education, marital status,[…]
What are Depositions in California Family Law Cases?
A deposition is a formal discovery procedure in which a witness answers questions under oath before a deposition officer or court reporter. In a California[…]
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