Archive for July 26, 2018

As many of our clients know, going through the process of divorce is tough. Conflict is inevitable, and many resort to name-calling, nasty accusations, and other types of antagonistic behavior in an attempt to “win” the divorce. As a result, clients often ask us if they can sue their ex-spouse for some of the things they said during the divorce.

This type of accusation would generally fall under defamation. For this post, we’re diving a bit deeper and discussing defamation within the context of divorce. Remember, if you’re planning on

In California, the family law courts tend to favor arrangements where both parents share custody of their children. As a result, 50/50 custody is a common outcome for most child custody disputes, an arrangement that ensures both parents play a role in every child’s life.

With this type of arrangement, a parent is often still on the hook for child support payments. This can be frustrating for our clients, many who see child support as a way to ensure that parents are involved. If they’re already sharing custody, why the