Our Family Law Blog

Securing Emergency Custody Orders in San Diego: A Step-by-Step Guide Child Custody & Visitation

Securing Emergency Custody Orders in San Diego: A Step-by-Step Guide

Child custody matters are already emotionally challenging, but when a child is at immediate risk,…

Kathy MinellaOctober 22, 2025

False Allegations & CWS: What You Should Know Child Welfare

False Allegations & CWS: What You Should Know

How to Protect Yourself When Accusations Trigger Child Welfare Services Investigations During Custody Battles in…

Kathy MinellaOctober 20, 2025

Maximizing Your Initial Consultation with a Family Law Attorney Family Law Blog

Maximizing Your Initial Consultation with a Family Law Attorney

Navigating family law can be emotionally overwhelming and legally confusing, whether you're facing a divorce,…

Kathy MinellaOctober 16, 2025

Understanding Child Custody Evaluations in San Diego: Process & Preparation Child Custody & Visitation

Understanding Child Custody Evaluations in San Diego: Process & Preparation

Divorce or separation is hard enough; add a dispute over where—and with whom—your child will…

Kathy MinellaOctober 15, 2025

Protecting Your Inheritance or Gifts During a California Divorce Divorce

Protecting Your Inheritance or Gifts During a California Divorce

Not all assets are treated equally in a California divorce. If you received an inheritance…

Kathy MinellaOctober 14, 2025

What If My Ex Calls CPS on Me? Child Welfare

What If My Ex Calls CPS on Me?

How to Respond When a Co-Parent Triggers a Child Protective Services Investigation in California You're…

Kathy MinellaOctober 13, 2025

Understanding Small Estate Probate in California: Your Guide to the Court System Estate Planning

Understanding Small Estate Probate in California: Your Guide to the Court System

When a loved one passes away in California, navigating the legal process of probate can…

Kathy MinellaOctober 9, 2025

How to Work with CWS Without Losing Custody Child Welfare

How to Work with CWS Without Losing Custody

Proactive Strategies for Parents Navigating Child Welfare Investigations in California When you get a knock…

Kathy MinellaOctober 7, 2025

The Perils of Social Media: How Your Online Activity Can Impact Your San Diego Family Law Case Family Law Blog

The Perils of Social Media: How Your Online Activity Can Impact Your San Diego Family Law Case

In this digital age, social media is second nature. We share vacation highlights, celebrate life…

Kathy MinellaOctober 2, 2025

Tax Traps and Opportunities in San Diego Divorce Settlements Divorce

Tax Traps and Opportunities in San Diego Divorce Settlements

Dividing assets in a divorce is about more than just who gets what—it’s also about…

Kathy MinellaOctober 1, 2025

San Diego Family Court E-Filing and Virtual Hearings: A Litigant’s Guide Family Law Blog

San Diego Family Court E-Filing and Virtual Hearings: A Litigant’s Guide

E-filing, remote hearings via Zoom, and digital document management are no longer optional conveniences; they…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 30, 2025

Custody and CPS Cases: Can I Still Get Visitation? Child Welfare

Custody and CPS Cases: Can I Still Get Visitation?

What Parents Need to Know About Visitation Rights During Child Welfare Investigations and Juvenile Court…

Kathy MinellaSeptember 25, 2025