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A Divorce Attorney’s Thoughts on Marriage Story
Interview with Marshall Waller from Feinberg & Waller You know what they say, criminal attorneys see bad people at their best and divorce lawyers see good people at their worst – Ted, Marriage Story  **** Spoiler alerts for this article*** It was one of the...
Can a Child Custody Order Be Changed?
With a divorce judgment in hand, everything might seem final. But when children are involved, there are plenty of reasons to revisit that judgment and change a parenting plan. As children get older, changing needs can make a modification of custody order inevitable....
When is Spousal Support Appropriate?
When celebrities divorce, we invariably hear about disputes over "alimony." In California, alimony is called "spousal support." When a married couple divorces, the court may order the higher earner - husband or wife - to pay money to the lower earner for some period...
“Essentials of California Family Law” Sixth Edition now available!
The updated 2019 Sixth Edition of The Essentials of California Family Law by Marshall W. Waller, CFLS, is available for purchase just in time for the upcoming October 2019 California Certified Family Law Specialist Exam. Marshall Waller originally compiled the text...
What if your child gets ill before your parenting time begins?
One of the hardest parts of a divorce is not spending as much time as you'd like with your kids. You look forward to every weekend and school break, trying to make each moment count. Unfortunately, life sometimes has other plans. Picture this: you're getting ready to...
How Is Paternity Established in Divorce Proceedings?
When a child is born during a marriage or a man demonstrates a commitment to a child he lives with, California law assumes the identity of the father. However, there are times when paternity isn't clear; in such cases, paternity must be established before custody,...
The Impact of Fiduciary Duty during Divorce Proceedings
Like a corporate partnership, marriage creates a financial relationship in which each spouse owes a fiduciary duty to the other. This requires the highest good faith and fair dealing when financial transactions are concerned. This also includes the obligation to make...
Where to find hidden assets during your divorce
If you are going through a divorce, chances are that you feel many different issues pulling you in all directions. While you may have more pressing matters on your mind, such as the welfare of your children, you should not overlook the importance of asset division....
What Happens To Pets In A Divorce?
Historically, pets have been treated like property in divorce, subject to the same property division rules as the family home or the car. This has generated concerns, as most pet owners see their pets as members of the family, not assets with a monetary value. The...
Trying to break free from a financially abusive spouse
When you think of abuse in a relationship, you may think of physical violence or even emotional trauma. What may not come to mind is financial abuse, but this is more common than you may realize, and it may result in long-term harm of you are the target of this...