Family Code 218

Marriage of Boblitt, (2014) 223 Cal.App.4th 1004, held that there is no automatic right to conduct discovery under the Civil Discovery Act in connection with a post judgment motion in a family law proceeding. Furthermore, it held that, except under limited circumstances, family law litigants must file a motion under Code of Civil Procedure Section [...]

Divorcing a narcissist

"Author of the bestseller Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic MothersDr. Karyl McBride draws on her expertise in treating children and partners damaged by narcissists in this practical new guide to divorce and its aftermath. With more than three decades of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. [...]

“IT’S A CIVIL MATTER”

This particular phrase, uttered by legions of law enforcement officers across California (and the rest of the US) whenever they don't want to do their job, is one of the most irksome, irritating, and completely abused phrases in the law enforcement lexicon.  This stock phrase is used because most people don't know what the law [...]

Steps in eviction process

    UNLAWFUL DETAINER PROCEDURES & TIME DIAGRAM Note: There are two steps to an eviction in California, and always in this order: Proper, legal, writtennotice; and ... 1 Unlawful Detainer ("Eviction") Lawsuit 2 3-Day Notice to Cure or Quit Tenant Pays Rent or Cures Violation of Rental Agreement Tenant Does Not Pay Rent or [...]

Signs it is time to engage a parenting coordinator

Diane L. Danois, J.D. Divorce Coach and Mediator Signs It's Time to Engage a Parenting Coordinator   The signs indicating that it's time to hire an attorney are typically readily apparent: You just learned that your spouse is cheating... again. Your former spouse is withholding child support payments... again. You want a divorce, but your [...]

illegal eviction procedures

California landlords must follow specific rules and procedures when evicting a tenant (California Tenants’ Rights for details). The state forbids landlords from taking the law into their own hands. Examples of illegal “self-help” evictions include changing the locks, taking the tenant’s belongings, removing the front door, or turning off the heat or electricity. A landlord [...]

ten myths about parent coordinators

If you are co-parenting with your former spouse, perhaps the term "co-parent" seems to be more of an oxymoron than a reality. Do any of these statements sound familiar? · "You were supposed to drop off the kids by 5 p.m., and it's now 5:30 p.m. You are always late. I'll see you in Court." [...]

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