On March 19, 2020, the Governor of the State of California issued a Stay at Home Order that substantially affected the estimated 39 million residents. Individuals and families now ordered to remain in their homes until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But what about the people starting their divorce process? Or in …
Child Custody & COVID-19: What to do when everything is on lockdown?
Alexis and Ted are unmarried, both live in California and share custody of their 6-year-old son David. Alexis is located in Roseville while Ted lives in Sacramento, which is about 25 miles apart. David attends school in Roseville. The parents have a court order that provides alternating weeks of joint legal custody and joint physical …
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DADS ARE FILING FOR CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN – AND SUCCEEDING.
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 …
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We’re Broke. Should my wife and I file bankruptcy before or after we file for divorce?
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 …
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I Married my dream guy but my new husband just told me he was sterile and cannot produce children. What do I do?
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 …
I bought my fiance a 2-carat diamond ring then she left me for another guy. Can I get the ring back?
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 I file for child support if the father doesn’t know he had a child?
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 …
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My Experience on a Plane with a Stranger and her Baby.
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 …
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