A restraining or protective order is one of the main tools our society gives people to deal with abuse from a specific person. The order is used by the court to protect a person in a situation involving alleged domestic violence, child abuse, assault, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault. The woman who fears her ex-husband…
Our firm is pleased to announce the publication (in Paperback and Kindle) of Split Decisions: Winning your Southern California Divorce. Every day, people in Southern California go to the family court system to battle divorce, custody, and other family law cases – which ultimately wreck their finances, their families, and their lives in the ugly…
We often associate family law in California exclusively with legal separation and divorce, but an Orange County CA family lawyer actually has a broad and inclusive legal practice. Any issues involving domestic disputes, child custody, and division of assets can fall within the purview of a family lawyer. In fact, you may never go through…
Back to School Tips for Divorced Dads in California Summer break is over and children in Southern California have returned back to school. Here are five tips for divorced dads or anyone in a blended family to help your kids succeed this year. Make sure your contact information is on file with the school and that…
Child Abuse during a Divorce Perhaps nothing is more regrettable than the fact that many children are abused by their caregivers or parents. According to federal agencies, an estimated that 686,000 children (9.2 per 1,000) were victims of maltreatment. Of these victims, “78% were victims of neglect; 18% of physical abuse; 9% of sexual abuse; and 11%…
Domestic violence is a major societal problem and the courts are beginning to realize that it can only play a small role in ending the cycle of family violence. Courts now utilize jail sentences, fines, community service and intensive counseling in order to help abusers control their temper and manage their anger. If you are the…