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Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency in San Diego Divorces: The New Asset Division Frontier Divorce

Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency in San Diego Divorces: The New Asset Division Frontier

In cities like San Diego—where innovation and investment intersect—digital assets such as cryptocurrency, NFTs, and…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 17, 2025

What Does a 730 Evaluation Really Mean for Your Custody Case? Child Custody & Visitation

What Does a 730 Evaluation Really Mean for Your Custody Case?

Understanding California's Psychological Evaluations in Contested Custody Disputes If you’re involved in a custody dispute…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 16, 2025

Ask a Divorce Lawyer: 10 FAQ’s DivorceFamily Law Blog

Ask a Divorce Lawyer: 10 FAQ’s

We often get asked the same questions by potential clients in our initial consultation and…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 11, 2025

CWS vs. Family Court: What’s the Difference? Child Welfare

CWS vs. Family Court: What’s the Difference?

California’s legal system separates custody cases into two distinct systems: family court and juvenile dependency…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 10, 2025

Using Domestic Violence Restraining Orders to Protect Custody Rights in California Child Custody & VisitationDomestic Violence Restraining Orders

Using Domestic Violence Restraining Orders to Protect Custody Rights in California

How DVROs Can Secure Safety and Legal Custody for Survivors and Their Children In California…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 9, 2025

Dividing Business Interests in Divorce: What Every California Entrepreneur Should Know Division of Marital AssetsDivorce

Dividing Business Interests in Divorce: What Every California Entrepreneur Should Know

Whether you are the founder of a startup, a partner in a professional practice, or…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 8, 2025

Navigating 2025 California Child Support Laws Child Support

Navigating 2025 California Child Support Laws

In the intricate tapestry of family law, few matters carry as much significance as child…

Stephanie BlumbergSeptember 4, 2025

Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in California? Child Custody & Visitation

Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in California?

Under California law, a child’s preference does matter, but it is not the deciding factor.…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 3, 2025

Tracing Separate Property in Divorce: How to Prove What’s Yours Divorce

Tracing Separate Property in Divorce: How to Prove What’s Yours

In California divorces, determining whether an asset is community or separate property can have major…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 2, 2025

The Future of Spousal Support: Analyzing Trends and Potential California Reforms Family Law Blog

The Future of Spousal Support: Analyzing Trends and Potential California Reforms

This blog explores where spousal support laws stand today, what changes may be on the…

Kathy MinellaAugust 27, 2025

School Reports and CWS: What Gets Flagged Child Welfare

School Reports and CWS: What Gets Flagged

Understanding How Educators Report Suspected Abuse and Neglect in California You pack your child’s lunch,…

Kathy MinellaAugust 25, 2025

Reunification Plans: What Are They and How Do They Affect Custody Child Welfare

Reunification Plans: What Are They and How Do They Affect Custody

Understanding Reunification in California Juvenile Dependency Cases When a child is removed from a parent’s…

Kathy MinellaAugust 20, 2025