One of the most difficult custody disputes isn't about where a child lives—it's about medical decisions. I regularly hear from parents who are completely divided over whether their child should take medication for ADHD. One parent believes medication has made a...

Custody exchanges can be stressful. Emotions are high, parents may disagree, and sometimes accusations are made about what happened during an exchange. It's no surprise that many parents ask me whether they should simply record every exchange to protect themselves....

Few custody disputes create more conflict than disagreements over where a child should go to school. Parents often call my office after discovering that the other parent has already enrolled the child in a new school—or is threatening to do it. The first question I...

Few phone calls are more frightening than realizing your child was supposed to come home—and didn't. Parents often ask me whether they should call the police, drive to the other parent's home, or simply wait and hope the situation works itself out. The answer depends...

One of the first panicked phone calls I receive usually starts the same way: "I think my spouse is going to clean out our bank account before I file." Sometimes the call comes after the money is already gone. If you're in that situation, I understand why you're...

If you own a business, one of the first questions you probably have is whether your spouse is going to end up with half of it. The answer is more complicated than most people expect. A business is often one of the most valuable assets a couple owns, but that does not...

If you're involved in a custody dispute, one of the easiest ways to unintentionally hurt your case is through social media. Parents often assume that because their account is private or because they delete a post later, it won't become an issue in court. That's a...

If you own a business, it's natural to wonder whether you should have it valued before filing for divorce. Many business owners assume getting a valuation early will put them ahead of the game. In my experience, that's usually not the first step I recommend. Every...

7 Common Myths About California Family Law Litigation One of the most common things I hear from potential clients is, "I just want my day in court." I understand the feeling. Divorce, custody, and support disputes are deeply personal, and many people want a judge to...