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Of all the issues to be resolved in divorce, property division looms largest for many couples. California is a community property jurisdiction, meaning that, by default, all marital assets are split 50/50 upon divorce. But determining exactly which assets are subject to division and how much they are worth is […]
California family law requires both parents to support their children. In most cases, the parent who has primary physical custody of the children contributes a significant portion of their resources by default, while the parent who does not have primary physical custody is often ordered to provide child support through […]
Legal misconceptions run rife, often fueled by idle chatter, mistaken assumptions, or outright misinformation. And while some legal misconceptions are more or less harmless (e.g., you can’t be ticketed for speeding if you’re going with the flow of traffic), others are much more harmful. In the family law context, misconceptions […]
After a divorce, it’s not uncommon for ex-spouses to move on to new romantic partners — in some cases, even remarrying, or at least cohabitating. New romantic partners can often upset the delicate balance of post-divorce family life, especially where children are involved. In addition to worrying about whether introducing […]
As the world has moved from analog to digital, so too has evidence in family law matters. Digital evidence often plays a primary role in many California divorce proceedings, with litigants and courts increasingly relying on it to affect outcomes. And because most communications and financial activity are now digital, […]
I had a very vicious divorce that took over 3 years. My ex-wife went through 3 attorneys trying to keep up and gain the upper hand…It was a hard road, but I’m very thankful I stayed the path with John, he knew what he was doing and his strategy worked flawlessly.
I have worked with John as co-counsel and against John as opposing counsel. There is no one more ethical and hard-working.
Brett is a consummate professional who is very well versed in the area of land use law. He brings a general affability and substantive acumen to his legal practice. Clients uniformly have a high regard for his passionate and credible representation.
We contacted Megan to update our family trust and found her very knowledgeable on the subject. She was able to give us a clear and detailed explanation of the complexities of the family trust. We highly recommend her.
