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Transparency Our clients are always informed of their current case status at every step. We provide all clients with a simple explanation of how the law applies to their situation

Experience Our lead attorney has handled over 1,000 family law cases and hundreds of custody trials. We offer an unparalleled courtroom presence and unmatched experience working with family law.

Child Centered We care about your children. We will fight for your children like they are our own. Your children come first at and that will never change.

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New Joint Petition for Divorce and Separation in California

California Law created a new divorce and legal separation process with Senate Bill 1141, which took effect on January 1, 2024. Couples can now file together as “Co-Petitioners” on Judicial Council Form FL-101. This replaces the traditional “Petitioner versus Respondent” format, which often creates conflict and requires formal service of process. This is for couples who have already reached an agreement on significant issues such as child custody, child support, and property division. The Joint Petition is available at any...

The Guide to Summary Dissolution in California

May 15, 2026

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The Guide to Summary Dissolution in California

When a marriage fails, and the couple agrees to end it amicably, they can benefit greatly from summary dissolution. This works only when the couple agrees to divorce privately and respectfully,...

Retroactive Child and Spousal Support in California

Apr 21, 2026

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Retroactive Child and Spousal Support in California

Retroactive child and spousal support are calculated based on the amounts not paid over a specific period. Generally, courts calculate retroactive payments from the filing date to the date when a...

How California Recognizes and Enforces Foreign Family Court Orders

Mar 31, 2026

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How California Recognizes and Enforces Foreign Family Court Orders

The California Superior Court can formally acknowledge a foreign family court judgment in a recognition proceeding. Once recognized, the court can grant the order legal effect and make it...

Divorce Requires Financial Disclosures

Financial disclosure in a California dissolution of marriage is a compulsory legal process in which both spouses provide a sworn accounting of all community and separate property assets, debts, and income. The California Family Code provides for this exchange and ensures transparency when dividing the marital estate. Specifically, California Family Code Sections 2100-2107 stipulate an ongoing fiduciary relationship between married couples until property is distributed. These laws are focused on fair property partition and...

Property Division in Divorce – What are 2640 Claims?

Jan 19, 2026

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Property Division in Divorce – What are 2640 Claims?

Divorce presents difficult emotional and legal issues, and few issues are more consequential than the division of marital property. The wealth you and your spouse accumulated during the marriage may...

My Restraining Order is Expiring – What Are My Options?

Jan 12, 2026

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My Restraining Order is Expiring – What Are My Options?

Protective orders that California courts issue, such as domestic violence restraining orders, are not indefinite. Expiration terminates the ban on contact and legal redress of a protected party. If...

Domestic Violence Protection Orders in LGBTQ Cases

Dec 04, 2025

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Domestic Violence Protection Orders in LGBTQ Cases

Domestic violence affects people regardless of their gender, identity, or sexual orientation. A Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) is an effective legal tool for victims of abuse. It helps...