LA County Courts to Reassign Judges Over the Next Few Months The Family Law Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County recently announced changes to courtroom operations. A copy of these changes can be reviewed in the Notice To Attorneys dated February 17, 2021. ...
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Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl: Why Your Adoption Lawyer Should Understand the Indian Child Welfare Act
Discussing ICWA With Your Los Angeles Adoption Lawyer An important issue to discuss with your Los Angeles Adoption Lawyer during the adoption process ...
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Adoption Tax Credit
Adoption Tax Credit for Same-Sex Couples In yesterday’s article on California Same-Sex Marriage, we discussed how same-sex couples generally find ...
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Termination of Parental Rights in California
Appeals Court Upholds Involuntary Termination of Father's Parental Rights in California on the Basis of Mental Disability Recent tragedies such as the ...
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Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl: Why Your Adoption Lawyer Should Understand the Indian Child Welfare Act
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Emerging Issues Regarding the Tax Treatment of Alimony
As we discussed in a previous blog, the reforms of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) resulted in significant changes concerning federal tax ...
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Tax Treatment of Alimony Payments Under GOP Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Federal Tax Law Eliminates Alimony Deduction Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”), with a promise to cut taxes for individuals ...
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Emerging Issues Regarding the Tax Treatment of Alimony
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What is an Annulment?
There are many differences between an annulment and a divorce or legal separation in California. An annulment is equivalent to an invalid marriage, in ...
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What is an Annulment?
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The High Court of Australia Recognizes Sperm Donor is Father Due To His Active Involvement In Child's Life
A recent ruling could have serious implications for known sperm donors in Australia. Australia’s High Court ruled that a sperm donor who has been ...
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The High Court of Australia Recognizes Sperm Donor is Father Due To His Active Involvement In Child's Life
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Want to get remarried but not divorced yet?
Due to many factors, the process of getting a divorce is slow and time consuming and may take years to finalize. This may not sit well for those who ...
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Want to get remarried but not divorced yet?
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Legislación de Violencia Doméstica: Obama firma la Violancia Federal Women Act de 1994 y amplía las protecciones para la Comunidad LGBT contra
¿Es usted víctima de violencia doméstica ? El presidente Obama firmó la ley el jueves la Violencia Federal Women Act de 1994, que amplía la protección ...
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Cómo usted puede ayudar a proporcionar alivio a las víctimas de huracán de arena
Un mensaje de Castellanos y Asociados La noche del lunes, el huracán causó devastación indescriptible de arena a lo largo de las porciones del ...
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En todo el país: la cuestión del matrimonio gay
Son estadounidenses de actitudes cambiantes sobre el matrimonio del mismo sexo en los Estados Unidos? El matrimonio gay fue un tema importante durante ...
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Legislación de Violencia Doméstica: Obama firma la Violancia Federal Women Act de 1994 y amplía las protecciones para la Comunidad LGBT contra
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Los Angeles Superior Court's Child Custody and Visitation Self-Help Resources
As many of you are aware, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced a new regional stay-at-home order. The new order goes into effect within ...
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Child Custody Issues Surface for Essential Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
According to a recent New York Times article, written by Meghan Twohey, some essential workers in the fight against COVID-19 are facing a different ...
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Changing Child Support Orders After A Loss or Reduction in Income
With more than 6 million people filing unemployment claims last week, people are understandably anxious and concerned. To deal with the economic ...
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Los Angeles Superior Court's Child Custody and Visitation Self-Help Resources
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What is the Purpose of Mediation?
One of the most unfortunate consequences of parental separation or divorce is the effect on the children involved. Children are often worried about ...
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California Changes Parenting Plan Agreements in Divorce and Paternity Cases
As of November 1 st, 2016, parenting plans filed after mediation with Family Court Services (FCS) may give parents the choice to designate a final ...
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Angelina Jolie Files for Sole Custody, Not Shared Parenting
Just about everyone was or acted shocked when they heard that Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt – Hollywood power couple “Brangelina” – were divorcing. But ...
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What is the Purpose of Mediation?
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Changing Child Support Orders After A Loss or Reduction in Income
With more than 6 million people filing unemployment claims last week, people are understandably anxious and concerned. To deal with the economic ...
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Is Adult Child Support Available in California?
Child support is calculated by considering the income/earnings of both parents and the custodial “timeshare” each parent spends with the child, among ...
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Do you have to pay child support if your child is concealed?
Child support is understandably a sensitive subject in Family Law cases. When a custodial parent does not abide by court-ordered visitation, the ...
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Changing Child Support Orders After A Loss or Reduction in Income
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Changing Your Child's Name
In certain situations, one parent may wish to change a child’s last name or include their name as well. This change may be for convenience or personal ...
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Sperm donor or Presumed Father?
The paternity suit involving Jason Patric has shown just how quickly technology can outdate statutes and laws. Jason Patric, an actor famous for roles ...
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What is the Paternity Opportunity Program in California?
In California, establishing legal paternity for a child can be a complicated process when there are children born out of wedlock. The easiest way for ...
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Changing Your Child's Name
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Recent Updates from the Family Law Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County
LA County Courts to Reassign Judges Over the Next Few Months The Family Law Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County recently announced ...
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Recent Updates from the Family Law Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County
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Working Together To Keep Everyone Safe
Did you know free Covid-19 testing is available to LA County residents? Covid-19 is disproportionately impacting people living in underrepresented ...
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Update From Governor Newsom
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued new statewide and county closures. The order issued today closes some indoor business operations in ...
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LACourtConnect: Changing the Traditional In-Person Courtroom Appearance Model in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles Superior Court announced it will resume court operations on June 15th with a gradual resumption of hearings on June 22nd. The Court’s ...
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Working Together To Keep Everyone Safe
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California Changes Parenting Plan Agreements in Divorce and Paternity Cases
As of November 1 st, 2016, parenting plans filed after mediation with Family Court Services (FCS) may give parents the choice to designate a final ...
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NEW Los Angeles Child Custody Parenting Education Program - "Young Parents, Bright Futures."
New Parenting Education Program Benefits Young Parents Involved in a Los Angeles Child Custody Dispute Are you involved in a Los Angeles Child Custody ...
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Los Angeles Child Custody Mediation
What is the purpose of child custody mediation (also known as “conciliation,” “conciliation court,” or “conciliation services”) in Los Angeles? If you ...
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California Changes Parenting Plan Agreements in Divorce and Paternity Cases
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How Repeal of the Deduction for Alimony Payments Under The TCJA Affects Planning for Divorce
Last year, we explored the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("TCJA"), offering a holistic view of its ambitions and implications for divorcing spouses. ...
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Just for Kids! A Guide to Picture Books Helping Children Through Times of Uncertainty
“Positive, nurturing relationships are so important for children as they develop, and parents and caregivers also need support - especially during ...
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Reverse Mortgages & Divorce
A reverse mortgage is a method of extracting equity from the home you live in, for those seniors who want to find an economic solution to stay in ...
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How Repeal of the Deduction for Alimony Payments Under The TCJA Affects Planning for Divorce
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Covid-19 Advisory
While courts remain limited in operations during the current public health emergency, they are continuing operations for emergencies such as Domestic ...
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California Penal Code §633.6 Changes Domestic Violence Laws
In a domestic violence case, the victim has the difficult task of proving they have been abused by a family member or close acquaintance, such as an ...
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Hints, Tips & Plans to Stay Safe If You Encounter Domestic Violence
Many incidents of domestic violence, especially those carried out by first-time offenders of this crime, occur with little to no warning. A heated ...
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Covid-19 Advisory
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Hints, Tips & Plans to Stay Safe If You Encounter Domestic Violence
Many incidents of domestic violence, especially those carried out by first-time offenders of this crime, occur with little to no warning. A heated ...
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Modern Family Actress Sofia Vergara Sued By Her Own Embryos?
In 2014, Hollywood actress Sofia Vergara, who is perhaps most-famous for her role in the sitcom Modern Family, was sued by her ex-fiancé, Nick Loeb, ...
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Support Locks of Love Week
A few years ago, Jojo saw a flyer at my house which was an advertisement for St. Jude’s Hospital. The children pictured on the advertisement were ...
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Hints, Tips & Plans to Stay Safe If You Encounter Domestic Violence
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Changing Child Support Orders After A Loss or Reduction in Income
With more than 6 million people filing unemployment claims last week, people are understandably anxious and concerned. To deal with the economic ...
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Covid-19 Advisory
While courts remain limited in operations during the current public health emergency, they are continuing operations for emergencies such as Domestic ...
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The High Court of Australia Recognizes Sperm Donor is Father Due To His Active Involvement In Child's Life
A recent ruling could have serious implications for known sperm donors in Australia. Australia’s High Court ruled that a sperm donor who has been ...
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Changing Child Support Orders After A Loss or Reduction in Income
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2020 Fall CLE Conference
The 2020 Fall CLE Conference from the ABA Section of Family Law may hold a virtual CLE program. If you would like additional information, please see ...
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LACourtConnect: Changing the Traditional In-Person Courtroom Appearance Model in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles Superior Court announced it will resume court operations on June 15th with a gradual resumption of hearings on June 22nd. The Court’s ...
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A Message from Castellanos & Associates, APLC
To Our Clients, Colleagues, Friends, Families, and Communities We Are Proud to Serve: Like so many of you, we are deeply troubled by the recent events ...
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2020 Fall CLE Conference
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Recent Updates from the Family Law Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County
LA County Courts to Reassign Judges Over the Next Few Months The Family Law Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County recently announced ...
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Recent Updates from the Family Law Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County
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LACourtConnect: Changing the Traditional In-Person Courtroom Appearance Model in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles Superior Court announced it will resume court operations on June 15th with a gradual resumption of hearings on June 22nd. The Court’s ...
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NEW Los Angeles Child Custody Parenting Education Program - "Young Parents, Bright Futures."
New Parenting Education Program Benefits Young Parents Involved in a Los Angeles Child Custody Dispute Are you involved in a Los Angeles Child Custody ...
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Our Children First: Los Angeles Family Court Services - New Mediation Program
"Our Children First" - L.A. Superior Court Announces New Mediation Program Family Court Services at the Los Angeles Superior Court has announced a new ...
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LACourtConnect: Changing the Traditional In-Person Courtroom Appearance Model in Los Angeles County
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Eviction from Community Property Home
Many spouses going through a divorce may find themselves in the difficult position of having to live with their soon to be former spouse. ...
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Can you sell community or separate property assets once a divorce has started?
More often than not, you will find that you cannot sell community or separate assets in California once a divorce, legal separation or nullity suit ...
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Concealed or Hidden Assets in a California Divorce
Show Me the Money! How a Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer Can Help You Divide Concealed, Hidden or Omitted Assets During Your California Divorce ...
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Eviction from Community Property Home
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Want to get remarried but not divorced yet?
Due to many factors, the process of getting a divorce is slow and time consuming and may take years to finalize. This may not sit well for those who ...
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Is your marriage valid?
On occasion, a husband or wife may question the validity of their marriage. One spouse may believe that a valid marriage exists while the other is ...
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Can I keep my married name once I get Divorced?
You absolutely can keep your married name once you get divorced. Put more simply, names remain the same if you don't take affirmative steps to change ...
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Want to get remarried but not divorced yet?
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Changing Child Support Orders After A Loss or Reduction in Income
With more than 6 million people filing unemployment claims last week, people are understandably anxious and concerned. To deal with the economic ...
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We Are Moving! | Castellanos & Associates, APLC
Check Out Our New Office in Downtown Los Angeles We are pleased to announce that our team at Castellanos & Associates, APLC is moving into a new ...
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Move-Away Cases
A recent California appellate decision may change the way trial courts decide custody “move- away” cases. Move-away cases occur when a parent wishes ...
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Changing Child Support Orders After A Loss or Reduction in Income
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The High Court of Australia Recognizes Sperm Donor is Father Due To His Active Involvement In Child's Life
A recent ruling could have serious implications for known sperm donors in Australia. Australia’s High Court ruled that a sperm donor who has been ...
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Sperm donor or Presumed Father?
The paternity suit involving Jason Patric has shown just how quickly technology can outdate statutes and laws. Jason Patric, an actor famous for roles ...
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What is the Paternity Opportunity Program in California?
In California, establishing legal paternity for a child can be a complicated process when there are children born out of wedlock. The easiest way for ...
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The High Court of Australia Recognizes Sperm Donor is Father Due To His Active Involvement In Child's Life
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The High Court of Australia Recognizes Sperm Donor is Father Due To His Active Involvement In Child's Life
A recent ruling could have serious implications for known sperm donors in Australia. Australia’s High Court ruled that a sperm donor who has been ...
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The High Court of Australia Recognizes Sperm Donor is Father Due To His Active Involvement In Child's Life
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California Changes Parenting Plan Agreements in Divorce and Paternity Cases
As of November 1 st, 2016, parenting plans filed after mediation with Family Court Services (FCS) may give parents the choice to designate a final ...
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Sperm donor or Presumed Father?
The paternity suit involving Jason Patric has shown just how quickly technology can outdate statutes and laws. Jason Patric, an actor famous for roles ...
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Unwed Fathers Rights in California
CA Appeals Court Considers Unwed Fathers Right to Bring Paternity Action Court of Appeals Holds Unmarried Father Has Standing To Bring Paternity ...
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California Changes Parenting Plan Agreements in Divorce and Paternity Cases
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Eviction from Community Property Home
Many spouses going through a divorce may find themselves in the difficult position of having to live with their soon to be former spouse. ...
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Can you sell community or separate property assets once a divorce has started?
More often than not, you will find that you cannot sell community or separate assets in California once a divorce, legal separation or nullity suit ...
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Concealed or Hidden Assets in a California Divorce
Show Me the Money! How a Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer Can Help You Divide Concealed, Hidden or Omitted Assets During Your California Divorce ...
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Eviction from Community Property Home
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Child Support and Restraining Order: Trial Court Jurisdiction to Make Child Support Orders Survives the Dissolution of a Temporary Restraining Order
The following case deals with an interesting issue concerning a trial court’s jurisdiction to make child support orders in the context of a Domestic ...
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Getting Temporary Orders During Divorce in Los Angeles
How a Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer can get Temporary Orders with the Request for Order During Divorce How do you get temporary orders in divorce cases? ...
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Child Support and Restraining Order: Trial Court Jurisdiction to Make Child Support Orders Survives the Dissolution of a Temporary Restraining Order
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Lawmakers Look to Pass the Equality Act
There is no denying that the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage was a big win for the LGBT community. After all, advocates have been pushing ...
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Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer Opinion Recap: Same-Sex Marriage in California
Same-Sex Marriage in California - A Historic Day From the Nations High Court If you were following us on social media yesterday, then you know we were ...
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Same-Sex Marriage in California: SCOTUS Review of Prop 8
U.S. Supreme Court Reviews Same-Sex Marriage in California Question: Does Prop 8 Deny Gay And Lesbian Americans Equal Rights? This is a big week at ...
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Lawmakers Look to Pass the Equality Act
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How Repeal of the Deduction for Alimony Payments Under The TCJA Affects Planning for Divorce
Last year, we explored the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("TCJA"), offering a holistic view of its ambitions and implications for divorcing spouses. ...
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How Repeal of the Deduction for Alimony Payments Under The TCJA Affects Planning for Divorce
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California Spousal Support: Appeals Court Review Imputing Income to Custodial Parent
Published: Child and spousal support orders reversed, and those issues remanded to the trial court for further proceedings. Judgment affirmed as to ...
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California Spousal Support: Appeals Court Review Imputing Income to Custodial Parent
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Child Support and Restraining Order: Trial Court Jurisdiction to Make Child Support Orders Survives the Dissolution of a Temporary Restraining Order
The following case deals with an interesting issue concerning a trial court’s jurisdiction to make child support orders in the context of a Domestic ...
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Getting Temporary Orders During Divorce in Los Angeles
How a Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer can get Temporary Orders with the Request for Order During Divorce How do you get temporary orders in divorce cases? ...
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Child Support and Restraining Order: Trial Court Jurisdiction to Make Child Support Orders Survives the Dissolution of a Temporary Restraining Order
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Los Angeles Superior Court's Child Custody and Visitation Self-Help Resources
As many of you are aware, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced a new regional stay-at-home order. The new order goes into effect within ...
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Los Angeles Superior Court's Child Custody and Visitation Self-Help Resources