Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Pruett P.C.
Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Pruett P.C.
Nina and Thomas lived in Arizona when they first fell in love and had their baby, Vanessa who is now 14 months old. Nina is a stay-at-home mother, and Thomas is an Army helicopter pilot. Thomas travels three to four days a week for work but always makes it home to his family for the …
DADS ARE FILING FOR CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN – AND SUCCEEDING.Read More
Many couples decide to get divorced and have substantial financial issues prompting the need to file for bankruptcy or continue with the debts. The main concern is, when should a couple consider filing for bankruptcy? It would be in the parties’ best interest to consult a bankruptcy attorney and then a family law attorney for …
We’re Broke. Should my wife and I file bankruptcy before or after we file for divorce?Read More
Ryan and Nicki have been together for years a recently tied the knot. Ryan is an investment banker and Nicki is a nurse. Together, they both live very comfortable lives while owning a large loft in Midtown Sacramento and are in the process of closing on their 5 bedroom home in Rocklin, CA. The two …
Which party is entitled to the engagement ring? Edward and Carrie have been together for a total of six years including a one-year engagement. a year prior to their engagement, the couple moved in together. During the end of the fourth year, Edward proposes to Carrie in front of all their family with the ring …
Can a new mother file for California child support if the father wasn’t aware he had a child? The general answer is: it depends. Kyle and Lilly were married for five years and throughout their marriage, the pair were unable to conceive a child. During their fifth year of marriage, they decided to pursue in …
Can I file for child support if the father doesn’t know he had a child?Read More
To preface this story, I am always studying because well, I’m a law student and we’re constantly studying. The flight time is generally one hour and thirty minutes, which is plenty of time to get some reading done. Recently, I was on a flight from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN) and had a very …
My Experience on a Plane with a Stranger and her Baby.Read More
If you appreciate money, then yes. You should care. Not many couples realize that the biggest asset they accrue together is their retirement and pension plans. California is a community property state which means during a dissolution, parties are entitled to an equitable division of assets and debts acquired during the marriage until the agreed …
I’m Getting Divorced; Should I Care What a QDRO is?Read More
What are California’s punishments for family law contempt of court? What is contempt of court? Contempt of court often referred to as “contempt”, is the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful toward a court of law/order and its officers in the form of behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice, and dignity of …
My Ex was Ordered to Pay My Attorney’s Fees but She Went to Lake Tahoe Instead!Read More
