As a family law attorney we all run into different types of divorce lawyers. Some of them good, some of them bad, some of them, a combination of both. Here my rundown of a few different kinds: THE CHURNER: The first thing you need to do with this lawyer is watch your wallet. They will [...]
As a family law attorney in Santa Rosa, California I see all different dynamics at play: in some cases, both parties are engaged in a tango in which they want to "one-up" the other one. In other cases, there is quite simply only one person who is driving the conflict. Because the "evidence" in [...]
If you are going through a divorce and need expert advice, from child custody, child support, division of property then please contact Wallace Francis Attorney at Law at 707-544-1134 or email him at wallace@wallacefrancis.com.
WALLACE FRANCIS DEPOSITIONS IN FAMILY LAW CASES from SANTA ROSA, NAPA, MARIN, MENDOCINO COUNTY ATTORNEY The first thing you need to know is that family law attorneys, generally speaking, are accustomed to abusing the discovery process during depositions. Ever since I decided to take time to read up on the laws regarding depositions, I [...]
Sonoma County has a unique form a party can use to set their divorce for trial (a final resolution). A party must first go through a settlement session before trial, but all of this may be accomplished through form FL-074. The form is offered as a PDF through the County Website, however this particular [...]
While the area of family law is different from other areas of law, the procedures are often the same or very similar. When it comes to trials, for example, the structure is generally the same. The order usually goes as follows: 1. Motions in limine: Pre-trial motions to exclude evidence or testimony and/or narrow the [...]
We have all been there: you make a decision, realize it's the wrong one, but you already inked the contract and it's a done deal. In California divorce cases, the MSA, or Marital Settlement Agreement that becomes a judgment is a bad thing if you don't like the deal you made. Can you have it [...]
Under California law, the party who has greater financial means can be ordered to pay the attorney fees of the other party in a Family Law case. Under Family Code Section 2030-2032, in order to "even the playing field" the court can award attorney fees sufficient so that a party may be represented. As a [...]
In California family law cases, children at times can address the court to explain their preference when parents do not agree on matters of custody. Family Code 3042 makes it clear that a child of 14 may be permitted to address the court if the court okays it. The court can so no if they [...]
If you have been served a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California, here are the steps to take: 1. READ THE ORDER The order is going to tell you what you can and cannot do. It will probably tell you to stay 100 yards from your ex. It will also probably tell you to [...]
