If you have a child custody dispute involving litigation in Los Angeles and Ventura County, you and the other parent …

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Child support in California is determined by a statewide uniform guideline intended to ensure the financial needs of children are …

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School is out and summer has officially begun! For many parents summer break can pose a logistical and legal challenge …

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How does the court calculate support when the payor’s income fluctuates from year to year?   In most cases, the …

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In the not too distant past, your chance of holding an evidentiary hearing in Court was slim and none (better …

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Paternity or parentage cases are when the Court makes orders stating who a minor child’s legal parents are. There is …

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Everyone knows, even in a general sense, that when you are involved in a legal dispute, you are entitled to …

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Keep in mind that when making a Court appearance, the primary goal in terms of dress is showing respect for …

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Many times I’ve heard the following: “OK, I’ve filled out the Income and Expense Declaration Form (FL-150) and given it …

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Some of the complications arise in the family law environment from passport and visa problems. That is particularly true where …

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