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Who gets the house when husband and wife are separated at time of death? Question: Husband and wife own house together in California as joint tenants. They split in 2001, after which wife is the only occupant of the home. She pays all of the property taxes, utilities, and maintenance thereafter.They never seek a divorce… Read More »

Question: Do I Need to File a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Addition to My Responsive Declaration Opposing My Ex’s Request for Child Custody Orders? His lawyer included a memorandum of points and authorities in support of my ex’s request for child custody and visitation/parenting time schedule orders. Answer: You don’t need a memo… Read More »

QUESTION: I was divorced 14 years ago and receive spousal support. I received a Gavron warning and have worked for the last 12 of 14 years. 2 years ago I become injured and am now completely and permanently disabled and unable to work. Also, my ex’s income has gone up significantly. Can I get a… Read More »

In Family Law Litigation Silence Can Be an Effective Tool. Here’s how to use it. In family law litigation to get what you want, try closing your mouth. A well-deployed silence can radiate confidence and connection. The trouble is, so many of us are awful at it. We struggle to sit in silence with others,… Read More »

Prenuptial Agreements Can Be Invaluable for Everyone, Not Just Wealthy People Prenuptial agreements are empowering documents. Think about it, you already have a prenuptial agreement. It was written by the government. Why not come to an agreement about finances that suits you and your partner? How to Approach Discussing Prenuptial Agreements with Your Partner: Discussing… Read More »

How Does One Obtain the Custody Orders One Desires in Family Law Court? What Evidence Should One Present? Hint: It’s Probably Not What You Think… WHAT NOT TO DO: In California Family Law Court, presenting evidence of the other parent’s poor character to support a child custody request is often not advisable for several reasons:… Read More »

Don’t Ignore Papers from a Child Support Agency Received a Notice from Child Support Agency? If you have received a Summons and Complaint from a county department of child support services in the mail, you have 30 days from when you received it to complete the Answer form included in the packet and file it… Read More »

Jennifer Lopez is crazy rich. So is Ben Affleck. Obviously, both of them can afford to hire lawyers. And both of them have been married multiple times. So why did she file by herself? The reason has not been made public, but I’m willing to bet that the reason is she and Ben are working… Read More »

QUESTION: How do you document your evidence in a child custody case? How do you organize it and present it to the Court? I am currently in a child custody case with my ex. I have numerous text messages and screenshots showing relevant events and facts I believe the judge should consider at our child… Read More »

Thursday, August 1, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Free zoom education program put on by the Los Angeles Law Library. Whether you have an attorney or not it would help you understand the trial process and understand important rules of evidence. Trial is the culmination… Read More »