Can a California Family Court Change a Child’s Surname?
Parents sometimes disagree about the surname a child should use at birth or whether an existing surname[…]
How Is an Executive “Top-Hat” Plan Treated in a California Divorce?
Some executives, directors, partners, and other highly compensated employees receive deferred compensation through a nonqualified employer-sponsored arrangement[…]
What Happens When a Designated Expert Is Withdrawn Before a California Divorce Trial?
A party may designate an expert as a potential trial witness and later decide not to use[…]
Are Communications With a Consulting Expert Confidential in a California Divorce?
Financial, property, and valuation disputes frequently require expert assistance. Whether communications with an expert remain protected depends[…]
Can a California Court Issue Temporary Orders While a Divorce Venue Motion Is Pending?
A spouse may ask to transfer a California divorce to another county, but the venue dispute does[…]
Can a California Court Order Batterer Intervention After a DVRO Hearing?
After a noticed domestic violence restraining order hearing, a California court may require the restrained person to[…]
Can a California DVRO Restrict Access to a Child’s Records?
In a domestic violence restraining order proceeding, the court may restrict a party from accessing certain records[…]
Can a Support Person Attend a California DVRO Hearing?
A person seeking qualifying domestic-violence protective orders may bring a support person to the court hearing. The[…]
What Is a No-Locate Order in a California Domestic Violence Case?
A no-locate order is one form of protection available in a California domestic violence restraining order proceeding.[…]
Who Receives a Licensed Professional Practice in a California Divorce?
A medical, legal, contracting, cosmetology, or other licensed practice may be community property in whole or in[…]
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