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Learn About Obtaining Information For a Domestic Violence Case from the...
As of January 1, 2024, the Civil Discovery Act does not apply to matters under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) absent a good cause showing. INTRODUCTION: The applicability of the Civil...
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Does Temporary Spousal Support Have an End Date in California?
Question: If temporary spousal support (alimony) is awarded, will that temporary support order have an end after the standard “half the length of the marriage” or does the temp support continue until...
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My Ex Was Ordered to Sell a House in Our Divorce and Divide the Proceeds. It...
Question: My ex was ordered to sell a house by the court in our divorce and divide the proceeds with me. They have not sold the house and it has been 2 years. What can I do? Answer: In California, if...
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Can I Receive Credit for My Down Payment on Our Marital Residence in a...
Question: How can I prove my cash down payment towards the home I purchased before marriage ? I’m going through a divorce. I purchased my home five years prior to getting married and then added my...
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How Do I Add My Spouse to My House Deed? How Do I Change Property from...
Under California law, if you want to add your spouse to the deed of your house, you would typically use a grant deed. This deed transfers ownership interest in the property from you to both you and...
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Navigating Mental Health Factors in California Family Law Court: A Guide for...
Navigating Mental Health Factors in California Family Law Court: A Guide for Contested Child Custody Cases Learn how mental health factors of parents are considered under the amendments to Family Code...
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Where Do I List Assets and Debts in My California Divorce Petition?
I am often contacted by people who are confused by the forms which California law requires they use for initiating or responding to a divorce filing. One of the most common questions relates to...
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Will I Lose My Share of Our Home’s Equity in the Divorce if I Move Out?
Uncover the truth about home equity and property rights during a divorce in California. Learn why moving out doesn’t mean losing your share of the home’s equity. Navigating Home Equity Concerns During...
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Understanding Bonus Income in California Divorce Cases: The Ostler-Smith...
If you’re a Californian contemplating divorce or currently undergoing one, and you or your spouse has a variable bonus income, understanding how this income is accounted for in support payments is...
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Secret Recordings Are Admissible When Used for Domestic Violence Restraining...
Recordings made by one party without the other party’s knowledge are admissable in court and cannot be excludabled under Penal Code Section 632(d) if intended to obtain evidence for a Domestic Violence...
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