Does the 50 Percent Limit Control the Division of Military Retirement in California?
Military retirement may contain a community-property interest when it was earned during marriage. Federal law permits state[…]
How Are Railroad Retirement Benefits Divided in a California Divorce?
Railroad retirement benefits require special treatment because federal law divides them into components with different property rules.[…]
Can a Receiver Be Appointed During a California Divorce?
A California family court may appoint a receiver while a divorce is pending. Because receivership places property[…]
When Is a Legal Memorandum Needed for a California Family-Law Request for Order?
A Request for Order allows a party to seek temporary or postjudgment family-law relief. A separate legal[…]
Can Improper Material Be Removed From a California Divorce Petition?
A divorce petition should contain matters properly raised in the proceeding. When it includes material that does[…]
Can Improper Material Be Removed From a California Divorce Petition?
A divorce petition should contain matters properly raised in the proceeding. When it includes material that does[…]
Can Spouses Resolve Everything Except Marital Status in a California Divorce?
Although status-only divorce commonly ends the marriage before property and financial issues are resolved, California courts may[…]
Who Pays an Expert’s Deposition Fees in a California Divorce?
When one spouse designates a retained expert, the other spouse may take that expert’s deposition. Expert depositions[…]
Can Law Enforcement Serve California DVRO Papers?
California law permits law enforcement to serve domestic violence restraining order papers. Using law enforcement may be[…]
Can the Restrained Person Ask to Modify or End a California DVRO Early?
A restrained person may ask the court to modify or terminate a domestic violence restraining order before[…]
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