What to Expect at an Ex Parte Child Custody Hearing

When you’re going through a divorce, you may have to deal with an ex parte child custody hearing. The term ex parte means “for one party,” and it can refer to an order, a motion or a hearing that a judge grants at the request of only one party to your divorce....

Registering an Out-of-State Custody Order in California

We have had a number of clients come to the firm when something happens with their child’s other parent is not playing by the rules. They realize that they need to enforce a custody order that was made before they moved to California. Although these...

The Role of a Minor’s Counsel in a 730 Child Custody Evaluation

When a parent who maintains legal primary child custody in California requests to move away with the child and the stay behind parent opposes the move, the court is likely to require a California Evidence Code 730 Child Custody Evaluation prior to making a...

3 Ways to Potentially Save Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Spousal Support Payments

Spousal support in California can be an extreme burden. The purpose of spousal support is to preserve the marital standard of living. However, under the case of Gavron (which resulted in the “Gavron” warning), it is the public policy of the State of...

Preparing for the Interview with a 730 Child Custody Evaluator

In California, 730 Child Custody Evaluations have become commonplace in helping the courts determine what is in the best interest of the child. A 730 evaluation is an in-depth analysis of the family and the member’s relationships with one another. Among...