Topics in Family Law
What Happens if a DVRO Respondent Does Not Relinquish Firearms?
A person restrained by a California domestic violence order must obey its firearm and ammunition restrictions. Failure to relinquish prohibited items can lead to additional[…]
What Happens to Pension Rights if a Former Spouse Dies?
The death of a former spouse can change how an undivided or partially divided pension is handled. The outcome depends on when the death occurred,[…]
Is Reserving Jurisdiction Over a Pension Enough to Protect a Former Spouse?
A divorce judgment sometimes states that the court reserves jurisdiction to divide a pension later. That language may preserve the court’s authority, but it does[…]
How Can a Defined Benefit Pension Be Divided in a California Divorce?
A defined benefit pension promises periodic retirement payments rather than maintaining a simple account balance. In a California divorce, the community interest may be divided[…]
Can Digital Monitoring or Location Tracking Support a California DVRO?
Using phones, online accounts, connected devices, or other technology to monitor a person’s movements and communications may constitute coercive control, stalking, harassment, or disturbance of[…]
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