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Domestic Violence: How Can a Protective Order Protect You?

Domestic Violence: How Can a Protective Order Protect You?

Divorce Can Derail a California Family Business

The affects of divorce on family owned businesses

California Court Decisions on Pensions Important for Divorcing Couples

California Court Decisions on Pensions Important for Divorcing Couples

Seeking A Change In Child Custody In New Jersey

This article is about some of the factors the courts in New Jersey use to determine if a change in custody should take place and in initial child custody determinations following the best interests of the child.

Divorce with other party in India or Elsewhere

If you meet the requirements in your state to file for divorce, you can file for divorce against someone in another country.

California Guardianship Basics

A Summary of California Guardianship Laws

A Few Thoughts on the Holidays

Navigating the holidays can be difficult when you have separated. Here are a few thoughts on putting aside the problems to let your children enjoy the season.

Loco Means Crazy, Right? Mayber?

A party who cares for a child for six months or more may have custody rights to that child on the basis of standing In Loco Parentis. The PA Supreme Court recently weighted in on whether or not they have a duty of child support.

Yours, Mine, Ours, But Mostly Ours - A marital Property Primer

Many people facing divorce wonder what is marital property and how does it get divided. This provides a very brief overview of a very big topic.

Arbitration

Q & A about arbitration.

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