Harvey Weinstein Divorce Could Be Complicated

Harvey Weinstein. Movie mogul. Miramax co-founder. Accomplished Hollywood film producer. Academy award winner. Tony award winner. Activist. Father. Husband. Accused sexual assailant. In early October 2017, the New York Times and The New Yorker first… Read More
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Categories: Divorce

Marriage Separation: If It's Not Divorce, What Is It?

Two months into 2018 has already seen sad moments, such as when married couples in love decide to separate. Modern Family’s Julie Bowen, who portrayed Claire Dunphy, and realtor investor Scott Phillips announced their separation after 13 years of m… Read More
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Staying Positive on Valentine’s Day While Coping With Divorce

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be one of the happiest days of the year; however, if you’re coping with divorce, you may feel less than excited. Many of your friends may be receiving chocolate and flowers from their spouses on Valentine’s Day. I… Read More
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Why You Might Want to Start Filing for Divorce at the Start of the Year

The beginning of the year is always a popular time for people filing for divorce. Tax accountants get busy in March and April, and divorce attorneys see an increase in divorces as early as the first Monday after the new year – often called “Divor… Read More
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9 Divorce Resolutions to Make for the New Year

The past year may have been one of the worst years of your life, especially if you just signed divorce papers or decided to separate from the one you once believed to be your lifelong partner. As we head into 2018, it is a time for new beginnings. Bu… Read More
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Self-Care Can Help You Survive Your Divorce and Come Out Stronger

As an accomplished divorce lawyer, I have seen too many clients not provide themselves with what will help them through the emotionally charged and complex process of divorce: self-care. Whether you are going through an amicable or a contentious divo… Read More
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Here Are Some 2017 Celebrity Divorce Couples You May Not Have Known About

Love can be a whirlwind of emotions, causing some to think with only their hearts as they head starry-eyed to the alter. But as time passes, they realize their love was not the lasting kind. 2017 saw heartbreak as quite few celebrities decided to sep… Read More
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A Divorce Alimony Attorney Can Help Modify or Terminate Your Spousal Support Order

When the court awards spousal support, or alimony, to one spouse from the other, the court is balancing the incomes of the spouses similar to their lifestyle during their marriage. However, there are circumstances that call for the modification or te… Read More
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Father's Rights Attorney: Fathers Have Equal Parental Rights

Many believe that family courts are gender biased. The truth is that California courts assume that each parent has equal rights and responsibilities regarding his or her child. Unfortunately, however, some fathers fail to adequately assert their righ… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody, Divorce

Legal Rights of Stepparents in California

Many parents who separate eventually remarry, establishing legal rights of stepparents who are in the lives of their children. In fact, according to the National Healthy Marriage Resource Center, as many as 20% of children have at least one stepparen… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Family Law