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An ex parte custody order gives temporary emergency custody to one parent based solely on their testimony when that testimony alleges that a child is in danger in the other parent’s care. Ex parte orders are usually heard and decided without ever giving notice to the other parent, meaning that […]

When you have a lot to lose, you’re willing to do whatever it takes – unfortunately, that is the reality in many a divorce involving high net worth individuals. Any Irvine divorce attorney can tell you that these divorces are usually the ones where their clients fight the hardest and […]

Divorce can be a trying time for all involved, and that’s especially true when you have children. For many parents seeking a divorce, one of the most challenging things to face is the idea that you will no longer spend as much time with your kids as you did before. […]

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce but you wish to remain on relatively good terms, divorce mediation might be the best approach for settling your differences and finalizing your divorce. Our experienced team of Irvine family mediation lawyers can assist you with navigating your proceedings. There are […]

Divorce can be difficult, and that’s especially true when you’ve decided to divorce after catching your spouse cheating. However, while you may be ready to throw the book at them and vow to take them for everything they are worth, California law has a different idea in mind. While as […]

Once you’ve made the decision to divorce, a whole host of decisions will need to be made. From deciding who will keep the house, the kids, and figuring out how to divide your property and assets, the decision to divorce can seem like the only “easy” choice you’ve made. The […]

As technology makes the possibility of virtual meetings more prevalent and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect how and where people gather and see one another, virtual visitation is becoming an increasingly effective way for parents to see their kids. Virtual visitation allows the non-custodial parent to meet with their […]

When a couple gets divorced in California, their assets will be considered marital property and distributed equally. This will be the case for all the property they share unless that property was acquired before the marriage. In that case, the spouse who owned that property before or after the marriage […]

In California, where Silicon Valley firms often dish out equity to employees as a form of compensation, the net worth can skyrocket once a company gets sold or goes public. However, determining who is entitled to the value of those assets can be extremely complicated in a divorce. In particular, […]

Paternity disputes are more common than you think in California, particularly when the offspring in question is alleged to belong to a famous celebrity or athlete. Men often dispute that paternity is valid when they have reason to believe they are not the biological father of a child. If you’re […]