What it means to establish paternity in California has evolved over the years, and in general, paternity refers to a child’s parents, as opposed to
Orders of protection serve to keep victims of abuse, harassment, threats, and other types of unlawful conduct safe from the restrained person. In California, orders
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant financial distress for families in California and across the country. No one can predict how long the this
Going through a divorce or legal separation can be an emotionally difficult process. Some divorces are much more challenging and emotional than others, especially when
When a relationship is no longer working for a married couple in California, they might start to consider whether dissolving their relationship is the best
Divorce proceedings are not simple affairs. They can be messy, complicated, and lead to financial burdens for both spouses. In an effort to help simplify
Multiple issues make the dissolution of a marriage difficult. One issue that is a sticking point during the process is child custody. This is an
When many couples begin their divorce proceedings, spousal support is a key issue that needs to be dealt with. While there are many things to
In Part 1, we discussed our law practice and some of the different types of family law cases that we take on. At the Law
California family law attorney Bruce A. Mandel has represented clients in family law matters for close to three decades. ‘Family law’ is a general description
California’s divorce and community property matters are complex, but they can be easier to understand after reviewing our California community property law handbook. California is
Legal separation is a viable alternative to divorce for a number of reasons. It can offer a breathing space with greater flexibility for both parties
Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Members of our community, As we all know, the Coronavirus pandemic is still impacting all of our lives and frequent adjustments
In California, couples who are planning to marry may enter into a prenuptial agreement that sets forth financial rights and obligations should their marriage end
Divorce attorney Bruce A. Mandel has handled California divorce cases for close to three decades, and he knows that no two divorces are alike. When
In some divorce cases, one spouse is ordered to pay spousal support to the other spouse. Spousal support, sometimes known as alimony, is more common