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How Long Can Spousal Support Payments Last in California?

California Spousal Support FAQ The purpose of spousal support in California is to help lesser-earning spouses maintain their standard of living during and after divorce.…

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Apr 24

How to Modify Visitation Orders in California

Once a judge makes a custody or visitation order, it is likely that parents will want to change their visitation orders. In…

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Apr 12

Best Interest of your Pet?

On National Pet Day, we take a peek into how California family law judges now try to look more to the best…

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Apr 12

Disclosure of Contents of a 730 Report Can be Dangerous

During her marriage to Louis Yeager, Anna Anka gave birth to their child, E.Y. They later separated and began divorce proceedings, in…

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Apr 12

SSDI lump sum payments and child support

A Mother and Father were married in 2001; their daughter (C) was born in 2002. The couple separated in 2003 and began dissolution…

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Mar 20

What Are the Requirements for a Summary Dissolution?

Divorce is an emotionally overwhelming process, which is no surprise that most couples would like the divorce process to end as soon…

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Feb 20

How Do I Enforce a Child Support Order?

A child support order is a legal obligation, and there are serious penalties if the non-custodial parent fails to pay. If your…

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Jan 22

What Are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders?

An automatic, temporary restraining order (ATROs) is a specific type of restraining order that is issued in connection with divorce proceedings, legal…

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Dec 13

How Does Domestic Abuse Affect Child Custody?

If you have been accused or were a victim of domestic violence, there is a high chance that it will affect your child custody situation.…

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Nov 19

What to Do with Your Family Business After a Divorce

After all the hard work and time you've invested in your business, the last thing you want is for it all to…

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Nov 12

What is domestic violence? A look at the battered woman (Part 18)

The Battered Woman Unfortunately the unpredictability of the battered woman also manifests in what exactly causes her to leave. Many women leave…

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Nov 08

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 17) The Battered Woman

The Battered Woman New research points to some startling similarities found between victims of domestic violence and combat veterans; the realities of…

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Nov 05

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 16) The Battered Woman pt . 2

The Battered Woman In addition to the fear of being physically hurt or having your children hurt/taken away, the battered…

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Nov 01

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 16) The Battered Woman

The Battered Woman Although Dr. Berry has made an effort to show how numerous studies have revealed some common tropes…

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Oct 28

What makes a Person Abusive? (Part 15)

What makes a person abusive? Last time we brought up the idea that abusers are able to tap into multiple personalities and…

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Oct 24

How Long Do You Have to Pay Alimony After a Divorce?

How Long Does Spousal Support Last in CA? One of the questions that most couples have after a divorce revolves around alimony. Alimony / spousal…

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Oct 23

What Makes a Person Abusive? (Part 14)

What makes a person abusive? In addition to the study done by the two researchers which identified two main groups…

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Oct 12

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 13) What Makes A Person Abusive?

What makes a person abusive? As we have seen so far multiple factors play into a person becoming abusive, and…

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Oct 10

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 12) What makes a person abusive?

What makes a person abusive? Although many abusers grow up in homes that are abusive, Dr. Bradley insists that coming…

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Oct 07

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 11) What makes a person abusive?

What Makes A Person Abusive? Dr. Bradley starts this chapter off by identifying what she and other experts have seen…

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Oct 04

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 10) Learned Helplessness

Another complex taking place within an abusive relationship is what Dr. Seligman, currently a Psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, identified…

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Sep 25

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 9) The Cycle of Violence

The Cycle of Violence The question that most people ask themselves when working with domestic violence is "why"? Our society…

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Sep 21

Same-Sex Marriage Custody Issues

A same-sex marriage divorce is a challenging process—especially when children are involved. Since same-sex marriage and custodial laws are new and constantly…

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Sep 19

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 8) Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship

Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship Just as it's impossible to make progress while working with sweeping generalization in any other area of…

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Sep 08

Reliability of Juvenile Witnessess

Recently, I was discussing the holding in In Re I.C with our juvenile dependency attorney Nicole Anderson. Nicole has been practicing…

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Sep 01

Recent ruling on domestic violence and restraining orders

Spousal Abuse In Fischer v Fischer. (March 18, 2018) In affirmance, First District holds wife did not intentionally or recklessly cause husband…

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Aug 30

Child Visitation

In Ed H. v. Ashley C. (August 24, 2017) In affirmance, Fourth District holds that great-grandparents lack standing to seek visitation with great-grandchildren…

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Aug 23

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 7) The Psychology of Domestic Violence

The Psychology of Domestic Violence In this lengthy chapter, Bradley attempts to articulate the problem of domestic violence from a psychological standpoint,…

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Aug 21

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 6) The History of Domestic Violence P.2

The History of Domestic Violence pt 2 Although in the first portion of this topic we covered how domestic violence has been…

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Aug 13

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 5) The History of Domestic Violence

The History of Domestic Violence In order to get a full understanding of domestic violence and learn what we can do to…

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Aug 12

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 4) The legacy of the O.J Simpson case

The Legacy of the O.J Simpson Case The aftermath of the infamous O.J Simpson case had a tremendous amount of effects concerning…

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Aug 11

Personal Jurisdiction

In Hogue vs Hogue (September 29, 2017) Third District finds that husband’s sending video of his mock suicide from Georgia to wife in…

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Aug 08

High Wage Earners & When Courts Deviate from the Child Support Guidelines

In a reversal, the Second District held that the trial court must, per Fam C §4056, state on the record its reasons…

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Jul 10

4 Co-Parenting Tips from a Southern California Family Lawyer

What Exactly Is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting happens when both parents playing an active and crucial role in the child’s life after divorce (barring any dangerous…

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Mar 07

When Does Interest Begin to Accrue on Unpaid Payments?

The Marriage of Dalgleish & Selvaggio Published November 30, 2017 In a partial reversal, Second District Court of Appeals holds that interest…

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Oct 26

Show Your Ex You No Longer Care After the Divorce

The aftermath of divorce can be difficult to deal with, but you'll eventually learn to heal and realize you're better off now than you…

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Oct 20

How to Clean Up Your Life After Going Through Divorce

Divorce brings a lot of change with it, so it’s no surprise that your house might look a little different once you get…

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Oct 20

How to Handle the Pitfalls in Child Visitation After Divorce

Even when divorce is the best option for you and your ex, it's not always easy to navigate child visitation. After all,…

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Oct 10

Ask the Attorney

Ask the attorneys of Edgar Family Law a question or request to discuss a certain topic and we will post a video…

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Oct 03

Is Divorce Contagious?

If it seems like divorce is contagious, that's because it just might be. According to a recent study, you may be 75 percent more…

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Oct 03

Is IRS debt considered in the spousal support equation?

Recently, we came across a question posed to an out-of-state attorney regarding the ability to pay spousal support. The question posed a…

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Oct 03

Law Offices Edgar & Dow Comes to the Desert

The Edgar & Dow, APLC announces a new office location in Palm Desert and the addition of Attorney David Kolmel, Esq. Law…

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Sep 29

How long will Spousal Support last?

By: David J. Kolmel, Esq. One of the most fundamental questions that we in family law always face when meeting with a…

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Sep 29

How to Handle Divorce-Related Anxiety

Divorce can cause a lot of changes in your life. Though those changes are often for the better in the long run,…

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Sep 29

Tips to Survive Living Together During a Divorce

If you've filed for divorce, make sure you avoid the common mistake of moving out right away. It may seem logical that you…

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Sep 26

Edgar Family Law Recognized as One of Fastest Growing Firms in the US

Edgar & Dow Named a 2017 Law Firm 500 Honoree for Fastest Growing Law Firms in the United States Over the past 3-years,…

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Sep 19

Dealing with Fatigue During Divorce

Divorce can affect nearly every aspect of your life, and your energy level is one of them. So it makes sense that…

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Sep 19

How to Keep Your Child Custody Arrangement Civil

When you have children and are facing divorce, a major milestone in the whole process is coming to an agreement regarding child custody.…

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Sep 18

Know the Most Common Physical Symptoms of Divorce

Divorce comes with all kinds of changes. It typically requires people to move, adjust their budget and even see their children less.…

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Sep 13

Helping Children Through Socially Awkward Situations After Your Divorce

Divorce can lead to awkward social situations for adults, but it doesn't stop there. It can cause children to feel socially awkward,…

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How Long Can Spousal Support Payments Last in California?

How to Modify Visitation Orders in California

Best Interest of your Pet?

Disclosure of Contents of a 730 Report Can be Dangerous

SSDI lump sum payments and child support

What Are the Requirements for a Summary Dissolution?

How Do I Enforce a Child Support Order?

What Are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders?

How Does Domestic Abuse Affect Child Custody?

What to Do with Your Family Business After a Divorce

What is domestic violence? A look at the battered woman (Part 18)

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 17) The Battered Woman

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 16) The Battered Woman pt . 2

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 16) The Battered Woman

What makes a Person Abusive? (Part 15)

How Long Do You Have to Pay Alimony After a Divorce?

What Makes a Person Abusive? (Part 14)

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 13) What Makes A Person Abusive?

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 12) What makes a person abusive?

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 11) What makes a person abusive?

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 10) Learned Helplessness

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 9) The Cycle of Violence

Same-Sex Marriage Custody Issues

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 8) Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship

Reliability of Juvenile Witnessess

Recent ruling on domestic violence and restraining orders

Child Visitation

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 7) The Psychology of Domestic Violence

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 6) The History of Domestic Violence P.2

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 5) The History of Domestic Violence

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 4) The legacy of the O.J Simpson case

Personal Jurisdiction

High Wage Earners & When Courts Deviate from the Child Support Guidelines

4 Co-Parenting Tips from a Southern California Family Lawyer

When Does Interest Begin to Accrue on Unpaid Payments?

Show Your Ex You No Longer Care After the Divorce

How to Clean Up Your Life After Going Through Divorce

How to Handle the Pitfalls in Child Visitation After Divorce

Ask the Attorney

Is Divorce Contagious?

Is IRS debt considered in the spousal support equation?

Law Offices Edgar & Dow Comes to the Desert

How long will Spousal Support last?

How to Handle Divorce-Related Anxiety

Tips to Survive Living Together During a Divorce

Edgar Family Law Recognized as One of Fastest Growing Firms in the US

Dealing with Fatigue During Divorce

How to Keep Your Child Custody Arrangement Civil

Know the Most Common Physical Symptoms of Divorce

Helping Children Through Socially Awkward Situations After Your Divorce

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