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A Mediator is Not a “Shared” Divorce Lawyer DivorceMediation

A Mediator is Not a “Shared” Divorce Lawyer

In a typical mediation proceeding, each party consults separately with the mediator, and then the…

Kathy MinellaApril 16, 2024

A Guide To High Asset Divorce Divorce

A Guide To High Asset Divorce

In the realm of family law, divorces involving significant assets, commonly known as high-asset divorce,…

Stephanie BlumbergApril 11, 2024

Probate Court For California Juveniles Child Welfare

Probate Court For California Juveniles

Probate Court can refer cases to Juvenile Dependency under CA Probate Code Section 1513 (b).

Kathy MinellaApril 10, 2024

Do Relatives Have Rights: What To Do When Child Welfare Removes a Minor From The Home Child Welfare

Do Relatives Have Rights: What To Do When Child Welfare Removes a Minor From The Home

What is a relative or close family member do when Child Welfare removes  a minor…

Kathy MinellaApril 9, 2024

Courthouses Which House Juvenile Dependency Departments Within San Diego County Child WelfareFamily Law Blog

Courthouses Which House Juvenile Dependency Departments Within San Diego County

San Diego currently has three different courthouses, each of which is home to at least…

Kathy MinellaApril 4, 2024

Must Ask Questions Before Filing a Restraining Order Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Must Ask Questions Before Filing a Restraining Order

If you find yourself in an abusive situation, a restraining order can literally save your…

Kathy MinellaApril 3, 2024

The Cost of Divorce: Who Pays For What In a Divorce? Division of Marital AssetsDivorce

The Cost of Divorce: Who Pays For What In a Divorce?

Are you worried about the cost of divorce? This article describes the various categories that…

Kathy MinellaMarch 27, 2024

What To Do Of Child Welfare Services (CWS or CPS) Removes Your Child From Your Home Child WelfareFamily Law Blog

What To Do Of Child Welfare Services (CWS or CPS) Removes Your Child From Your Home

To remove a child from a home, without parental consent or exigent circumstances, CWS or…

Kathy MinellaMarch 26, 2024

Child Abuse in San Diego County Child WelfareFamily Law Blog

Child Abuse in San Diego County

During the Summer of 2023, the County of San Diego began implementation of their newly…

Kathy MinellaMarch 21, 2024

California Child Abuse Central Index Child WelfareFamily Law Blog

California Child Abuse Central Index

In California, the Office of the Attorney General controls the Child Abuse Central Index (aka…

Kathy MinellaMarch 20, 2024

Shedding Light on Financial Abuse in Marriage: Why Full Financial Transparency is Vital Family Law Blog

Shedding Light on Financial Abuse in Marriage: Why Full Financial Transparency is Vital

In this blog post, we delve into the shadows of financial abuse within marriages and…

Stephanie BlumbergMarch 19, 2024

What Are The Most Common Types of Custody Plans? Child Custody & Visitation

What Are The Most Common Types of Custody Plans?

Parenting plans are the schedules used to allocate the times and places that children involved…

Kathy MinellaMarch 14, 2024