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Child support is calculated in California based on the state’s legal framework, designed to prioritize the financial needs of the child while balancing both parents’ earning capacity and parenting schedule. If you are navigating a divorce or separation, it is good to understand how child…

To prosecute a domestic violence case, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty. The prosecution will collect a variety of types of evidence needed for a domestic violence case. Physical evidence, witness statements, police reports, surveillance footage, and other…

According to the Judicial Council of California, 107,146 Californian couples sought to end their marriage through dissolution, legal separation, or annulment in 2025.  While this figure includes a staggering number of married couples, it actually represents a 20-year low, even lower than the pandemic year…

Many parents believe that a child can decide which parent they want to live with once they reach a certain age; however, in reality, there is much more nuance that goes into this decision. If you have questions about how a judge determines parenting arrangements,…

In California, courts do not automatically favor one parent over the other in custody disputes, but rather they look at the situation as a whole and determine what is in the child’s best interest. While no single item determines a judge’s decision on custody, they…

Domestic violence is not just one crime under California law. It is a group of charges that may apply depending on what happened, who was involved, whether anyone was hurt, and whether a court order was already in place. A skilled Sherman Oaks domestic violence…

A restraining order is a court order, not a suggestion. If someone breaks it, they can be arrested and charged with a crime. An experienced Sherman Oaks domestic violence lawyer can help explain what the order means, what conduct may count as a violation, and…