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Key Factors That Can Affect Alimony Awards

Thu 31st Jul, 2025 Blogs

Alimony, also known as “spousal support,” can be one of the most contentious issues in any divorce. One of the reasons why is that, unlike child support, California family law courts do not automatically order alimony; either spouse may request alimony and must prove to the court that they are […]

What Would You Do?

Thu 10th Jul, 2025 Blogs

A Wake-Up Call for Employers – Lessons from Carranza v. City of Los Angeles (2025) One of your employees, a respected senior manager, learns while on vacation that a sexually explicit photo, falsely attributed to her, is being circulated among staff. Colleagues are making degrading comments. The image is spreading […]

Why Some Divorces Go to Court and Others Don’t

Mon 30th Jun, 2025 Blogs

Many clients are surprised to learn that few family law issues, including divorces, make their way into the courtroom. But “few” is more than “none,” and it’s not uncommon for certain divorce-related issues to require judicial intervention. But how do you know if your divorce is likely to wind up […]

How Guardians ad Litem Work in California Family Law Cases

Mon 16th Jun, 2025 Blogs

Divorces involving children can be complex, easily turning heated if the parents cannot come to an agreement on child custody, child support, or visitation issues. But amid the back-and-forth between the parents, who is looking out for the interests of the children? California family law courts’ rulings are guided by […]