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Hiring a Domestic Violence Attorney
Victims of domestic violence deserve safety and security, regardless of the nature of the violent incident and its circumstances. One of the leading tools in providing that safety is a “restraining order”, sometimes referred to as an order of protection. If you are a victim…
How Much Child Support Should I Receive?
Couples legally dissolving their marriage must undergo many difficult steps as the divorce becomes final. With the help of a divorce attorney, or by going it alone, hard decisions must be made, and each one of them is filled with emotional turmoil. Child custody and visitation…
All About LGBT Family Law
For many years, the Sperling Law Firm has been proud to offer our expert family law services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Southern California. In recent years, more focus has been given to the unique needs and dynamics of LGBT family…
About Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements have been in existence for many years. Long looked on as something only wealthy people do and met with derision and ridicule by the general public, such agreements have finally begun to have a better public opinion in recent years. Today’s couples have…
Tips on Paying for Child Support
In a divorce settlement, couples with children face extra challenges. Child support arrangements are designed to provide for the needs of children after the parents have separated. Part of this arrangement hinges on who is responsible for paying and how much monthly support payments will…
Planning Divorce Settlements
In divorce settlements, asset division is often one of the most contentious parts of the process. Assets like the family home, vehicles, shared real estate, funds in financial accounts, retirement benefits and pensions, collectibles, and business interests may be included in property division proceedings. Knowing…
Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist
Divorces are already incredibly challenging for most couples. The costs of divorce settlements, the emotional turmoil, and the frustration of an uncertain future serve to make the process difficult. What if one of the divorcing parties is afflicted with a psychological problem? Narcissistic personality disorder…