Posts in June, 2017

Jun 29 What are the recent developments in military pensions and the parties' various elections to collect these pensions?

In Howell vs. Howell, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that (a) state court may not order a veteran to indemnify a divorced ...

Jun 22 Can FC 271 Sanctions be imposed against an attorney of record or just the litigants to the case?

The Court can issue sanctions against either party in a family law case based on their behavior in tacking egregious actions ...

Jun 15 What are the new developments to Los Angeles County Conciliation Court Agreement for parents to be aware of?

In Los Angeles County, prior to the Court making orders for Child Custody and Visitation, the parties are required to attend ...

Jun 08 Do I need to hire an attorney or can I represent myself in Family Court?

In People vs. Roa, a Second District Court reversed the trial court’s order committing D indefinitely to the custody of the ...

Jun 01 Can I request that the other parent undergo a vocational evaluation in a post-judgment proceeding without also requesting a modification in either child or spousal support?

In the highly contentious case of Stupp & Schilders, the First District reversed a San Mateo County trial court’s order requiring ...