How Much Does a Divorce Cost in California? [Updated 2024]

  • David Goldberg,
  •   Divorce

Just as nobody plans for a divorce to interrupt their lives, there is not always a clear view of how the divorce process will go. Beyond the time it will take to determine and go through the various divisions, proposals, and other processes, it is impossible to know the amount of time and work required  … Read more

Marijuana Use Can Affect Child Custody in California

  • David Goldberg,
  •   News

The legalization of marijuana for recreational and/or for medical purposes is a prevailing issue.  In the context of family law, the issue of marijuana use has changed in a relative short period of time.  Ten years ago it was quite possible that a parent that used or was accused of using marijuana could have lost  … Read more

Orange County Child Custody Mediation

  • David Goldberg,
  •   News

Child Custody Mediation in Orange County, CA Child custody and visitation disputes that are submitted to the court for determination are first required to go through court ordered mediation. Depending on the county, the court may automatically send the parties to mediation prior to the court hearing or the parties may first have to appear  … Read more

Divorce or Legal Separation in California – Where to start?

  • David Goldberg,
  •   News

A person may have a family law question as to which process is more beneficial when contemplating ending a marriage.  Most people decide between a divorce or legal separation since annulments are rare. The process for a divorce or legal separation are similar. The issues of child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, attorney fees  … Read more

The Importance of the Income and Expense Declaration Form

  • David Goldberg,
  •   News

The Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) is one of, if not the most important document during the pendency of a family law matter.   The Income and Expense Declaration is important since it is used for a variety of financial issues in a family law case.  The declaration is required by a court to determine  … Read more

Advantages of Filing Divorce First in California?

  • David Goldberg,
  •   News

Does it Matter who Files for Divorce First in California? A common belief is that there is a significant advantage to the party who files first for divorce.  Mostly, there are no significant advantages of filing first for divorce. The party that files first is known as the Petitioner and the other party that responds to  … Read more