Family Court Services Mediation
If you are unhappy with your current custody plan, or need to create a new one, you may ask the court for assistance. To do that,[...]
How to Legally Obtain a Paternity Test
It happens. Sometimes we do not know who the biological father of a child is. It is important information to know because paternity has an effect[...]
The Basics of Filing for Divorce in San Diego
To begin understanding the basics of filing for divorce in San Diego, you will need to file a Summons (FL-110), and a Petition for Dissolution of[...]
Preparing for Mediation with Family Court Services
If you are involved in a family court case in San Diego County and there are issues of child custody rights and visitation, at some point[...]
Domestic Violence and Children
Exposure to or witnessing of domestic violence can be extremely harmful to children. When it comes to domestic violence and children, you want to ensure that they[...]
What’s the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce?
In California, there are two primary ways to separate your finances and provide for child custody and visitation, as well as child spousal support. These are[...]
Am I A Victim of Domestic Violence?
Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. According to the California Women‘s Health Survey (CWHS), approximately 40[...]
Importance of Having an Attorney in a Domestic Violence Case
Highlighting the importance of having an attorney in a domestic violence case helps you understand just how vital the help can be in ensuring you and[...]
Hiring a Private Investigator in a Domestic Violence Case
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced domestic violence by an intimate partner[...]
Five Things to Consider when Hiring a San Diego Divorce Lawyer
Family law issues are never fun to encounter, but working with a reputable family law attorney makes the process somewhat easier. We know that choosing the[...]
Is It Legal to Record Your Spouse?
Is it legal to record your spouse? The simple answer is no, it is not legal to record your spouse unless that person consents to being[...]
Child Welfare Services and How to Create a Safety Plan for Your Family
Sometimes a family runs into problems and they get a visit from Child Welfare Services (CWS), a division of the San Diego County Health & Human[...]