What To Do If An Order Of Protection Has Been Violated
Protection orders are generally meant to protect victims of abuse, harassment, or violence. In family law matters, orders of protection are often issued to protect a parent or child in domestic disputes. California family law
How Do I Dispute Paternity In California?
At the Law Offices of Bruce A. Mandel, we understand that it is critical to establish paternity in cases where one parent is not contributing to the financial support of a child. It is also
How Is Child Support Calculated In California?
California state law provides that both parents have a responsibility to support their children financially. Among other things, child support is meant to cover expenses related to children’s food, education, medical care, and clothing. Depending
I Don’t Want To Lose The House In The Divorce, What Do I Need To Do?
California divorce attorney Bruce A. Mandel knows that there are many reasons you may want to keep your home, including emotional attachment, stability, and consistency for your children. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to
Will A Postnuptial Agreement Protect My Assets And Finances In A Divorce?
A postnuptial agreement will protect your assets and finances if it complies with California’s marital agreement laws and contract laws. As discussed in more detail below, however, postnuptial agreements may be invalid under California law
Can I Get Divorced Without Going To Court?
Divorces can cause significant conflict between divorcing spouses. Many people are not able to agree to divorce terms, so it has to be sorted out in the court system. In some cases, however, divorcing spouses
Establishing Child Custody In California: How It Works
Child custody is often the most contentious aspect of divorce for parents. When parents cannot agree on custody arrangements, they will be required to go to mediation to try to work out a custody plan.
Dating Others After A Legal Separation: Is It Wise?
California is a no-fault state, which means that a spouse’s fault or wrongdoing should not have any impact on the terms of a divorce or separation, including property division and spousal support. For example, the