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What Is an SBP Election in a Military Divorce?
In a divorce involving a member of the military—or a retired member of the military—a former spouse can request in the military divorce that the member elect to cover them under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), which will continue their share of the member’s...
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When Can Spousal Support Be Changed?
Spousal support isn’t a “set it and forget it” issue. There are certain circumstances that allow for a spousal support order to later be modified. Let’s take a look at some of the particulars: In California, there are two kinds of spousal support, each of...
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How to Determine Whether Divorce Mediation Is Right for You
Because fighting out a divorce in court is so very expensive for both parties, trying divorce mediation is a good idea if there is a chance you can be civil with one another while a neutral mediator helps you through the process. On its face, mediation is...
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Child Custody Issues: Navigating Social Media
My former spouse keeps posting pictures of our child on social media. What can I do to stop it? In California, there is no law that specifically addresses this question—and it is up to the judge in each unique case to decide if restrictions on either...
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Who Gets the Pets in a San Diego Divorce?
When it comes to San Diego divorce, there are many things that must be considered. One that’s often left as an afterthought? Who gets the pets in a divorce. The important word to remember here is “family,” which for most of us who are pet owners also...
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Understanding the Facts About Temporary Restraining Orders
When a summons is issued in a divorce case in California, which occurs at the time the initial Petition of Dissolution is filed, there are provisions listed within the summons that automatically restrain either party from doing certain things with regard to their...
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What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?
You’ve heard of a prenup, but what’s a postnup? Unlike a prenuptial (or premarital) agreement, which is a contract entered into before marriage by two persons intending to marry, and which is covered by California Family Code section 1615, a postnuptial agreement is a...
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What Does the SCRA Mean for Your Military Divorce?
If you’re a member of the military and seeking a divorce, you may wonder how particular laws may impact your divorce case. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), formerly the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, was enacted by Congress in 1940 and...
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How Social Media Can Hurt Your San Diego Divorce Case
Social media networks, such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, Twitter, and the like, are used by millions of people to communicate with one another and to share often intimate aspects of their personal lives. And this is why social media can both...
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About the Ring…Who Gets It in a Divorce?
The engagement ring and wedding band—symbols of love and commitment. But what happens when the relationship breaks apart? Well, it depends on the stage at which the relationship ends. When an Engagement Is Called Off Under California law, the...
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