Compelling? Yes. Admissible? No.
One of the more challenging tasks family law practitioners are faced with is balancing their client’s often compelling and moving story against evidentiary rules and practices in court and in
Compelling? Yes. Admissible? No.
I’ve presented these articles which I have written because I feel they offer good information for my clients. Reading them at your leisure will help you better understand your situation. If you have any questions regarding what you’ve read here, especially how it may relate to your own family law issue, please feel free to contact my office. We will be happy to arrange a consultation to discuss all your questions.
Living Separate and Apart: More Than Just Moving Out of the Bedroom
On July 20, 2015, in the seminal case of In re Marriage of Davis, the California Supreme Court ruled that a couple is only living separate and apart when they
The Roles They Play
Spouses, either consciously or unconsciously, take on certain roles in marriages, whether by choice, by default or by virtue of a personality trait. Common examples are the roles of the
How to value a small business when getting a divorce
Reprinted from the Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Los Angeles Daily Journal, Marlo Van Oorschot’s article titled “How to value a small business when getting a divorce” explores why a small business
Is Your Spouse Underemployed (Not Unemployed, but Underemployed)?
He’s making a living, working 9 to 5, but now his wife believes he could be making more. He’s a smart man, with a Master’s degree, and 18 years of
Why Does Divorce Cost so Much Money?
When a couple gets divorced, one of the first things either person worries about is the cost. While managing the cost is a reasonable concern, the reality is….here is the
High Risk Investment Strategies Could Bring an End to Spousal Support
The receipt of spousal support and a share of the community property in a divorce does not relieve the spouse who is being financially supported from being accountable for his
Child Custody and Visitation: The Grounds For Emergency Relief
In a family law proceeding, one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged areas –for both the family law attorney and the client- typically concerns issues surrounding custody and visitation
Wonder How To Talk to Your Kids About Divorce or Separation?
Parenting is hard work. For most people, parenting is even harder work after separation or divorce. One of the added challenges of parenting after separation or divorce is answering the
Domestic Violence: A Renewed and Visible Conversation
In the wake of the infamous domestic abuse charges against Ray Rice, the former Baltimore Ravens running back accused of a violent assault on his then-fiancée, and the subsequent media