Resources
Is a Private Judge the Way to Go?
A question which is often not considered in divorce cases is whether you should continue to have the public family court system preside over your case, or if your case is better suited for a private judge. Private Judges are often used in high asset dissolution cases;...
Got a lot of assets? Here are 3 things to consider for a High Asset Divorce.
In long term marriages, the community fortune is just that, the community’s. The division and disposition of these assets can be a complicated, confusing and arduous task.
Can Your Child Support Payments Go Up?
If you have questions about your child support payments, and whether what you are paying or receiving is accurate, please feel free to contact Mendes Law, PC
Your Spousal Duties and Responsibilities DO NOT END at filing
The California Family Code enforces fiduciary duties on divorcing spouses. Anyone involved in a dissolution of marriage, legal separation or modification needs to familiarize themselves with these duties.
Filing for Divorce? Be aware of Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATRO’s)
Upon filing for a divorce in California, Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (often referred to as “ATROS”) kick in. You will see these on Page 2 of your Summons.
“Say WATT?!” So you want to stay in the house…
A Watts Charge (or Watts Credit, they are interchangeable) refers to the obligation of one spouse to the other for the exclusive use of a community property asset following the date of separation.
Understanding the misnomer in the term “Domestic Violence”
If you believe you, and or your children, are in an abusive environment, please contact someone for help.
You Can’t Handle the Truth: Divorce Mediation, can you really handle it?
Divorce mediation can be a productive process, and if both parties truly participate, it can save a very substantial amount in legal fees. The caveat is that both parties must truly participate.
Summer is Coming … Where are you taking “MY” kids?
You are super excited to take the kiddos on that big summer trip. So, you reach out to your ex to lock it in and you either get denied the vacation time, or told you need to reschedule it. Wait, what?
The Impact of the #MeToo Movement on Incidents of Civil Harassment
The #MeToo movement is gaining strong momentum since its inception in the fall of 2017. We’ve witnessed it in the workplace, on social media, on TV, among fellow students, and on the playing field. It is broadening awareness among adolescents, teens, and adults that...
Deciding if a Pre-Marital Agreement is Right for You and Your Partner
Getting married and planning for your future with your life partner is an exciting and romantic time. Planning for your future with a pre-marital agreement, while not as exciting and romantic, is something that you should consider equally important. What is a...
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