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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

Emergency Protective Orders vs. Permanent Restraining Orders: What’s the Difference in Family Court? Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Emergency Protective Orders vs. Permanent Restraining Orders: What’s the Difference in Family Court?

If you're involved in a custody or divorce case and suddenly find yourself facing a…

Kathy MinellaAugust 19, 2025

Reimbursement Claims in Divorce: Can You Get Credit for Paying the Mortgage or Supporting Your Ex? Divorce

Reimbursement Claims in Divorce: Can You Get Credit for Paying the Mortgage or Supporting Your Ex?

Dividing assets during a divorce is rarely as simple as splitting everything 50/50. Often, one…

Kathy MinellaAugust 18, 2025

What Happens When CWS Gets Involved in a Custody Case in California? Child Welfare

What Happens When CWS Gets Involved in a Custody Case in California?

When Child Welfare Services (CWS) becomes involved in a custody case, it can be one…

Kathy MinellaAugust 14, 2025

When Parallel Parenting Is the Only Option: Legal Strategies for High-Conflict Custody Cases Child Custody & Visitation

When Parallel Parenting Is the Only Option: Legal Strategies for High-Conflict Custody Cases

For many divorced or separated parents, the goal of co-parenting is to maintain a respectful,…

Kathy MinellaAugust 13, 2025

False Domestic Violence Claims in Divorce: Legal Remedies and Reputational Defense Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

False Domestic Violence Claims in Divorce: Legal Remedies and Reputational Defense

Divorce can be one of the most emotionally charged events in a person’s life—and when…

Kathy MinellaAugust 12, 2025