Los Angeles Divorce Law Blog
How can I cope with domestic violence?
Even if you've successfully gotten away from a domestic violence situation, you might still find yourself experience the emotional effects. Without the right assistance, these effects can last a lifetime and may even negatively impact your life in other ways. If...
Husband arrested 37 years after wife’s murder
The idea of being married to an ax murderer is typically one reserved for comedic fodder. Yet far too often, grisly crimes do occur between married couples. Often such crimes are not singular events, but rather the culmination of years of domestic abuse in Torrance....
Does joint legal custody mean we always have to agree?
Especially around the holidays, differences in parenting styles can show up more clearly than ever before. Maybe you have strong feelings about the religious celebration of Christmas while your former spouse focuses more on visiting Santa Claus at the Galleria at...
California penal code section 243(e)(1)
California penal code section 243(e)(1) misdemeanor domestic violence is defined as willfully committing battery on a spouse or someone you live with. According to the California Legislative Information, it may include someone with which you have a dating...
The role of minor’s counsel in divorce proceedings
Generally, parents in California have the intention of acting in the best interest of their children even while in the midst of a divorce. However, some parents may be unwilling or unable to give consideration to their child's interests due to high conflict or other...
Custody issues and seasonal affective disorder
For some people, the winter months can be particularly difficult. During this time of year, a number of Americans struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People who have this mood disorder may experience higher levels of depression, and they may also be more...
Will divorce affect your adult children?
As an older couple in California who has decided that it may be time to get a divorce, you may also believe that your choice will not have any impact on your adult children. Today, we will take a look at how adult children can be affected by divorce and what you can...
When to seek an emergency custody modification
If you share custody of your children with a former spouse, you likely know the ins and outs of your custody agreement. While complying with agreement terms is a good way both to raise good kids and to stay out of legal trouble, you may need to seek a modification. If...
Keeping your house after a marital split
For many people in California who get divorced, there is a strong desire to keep their homes. Staying in a house may be one way that a parent provides some stability for young children so that the kids do not have to move while adjusting to a parental split. Other...
How does the court decide to award spousal support?
When it comes to ending your marriage, divorce can be financially draining. Even after, the change to your lifestyle can be a shock. California law recognizes that sometimes one person leaves a marriage in far worse financial condition than the other person. This is...
