Your First Juvenile Dependency Court Hearing May Feel Like a Visit to the Zoo
Your First Juvenile Dependency Court Hearing May Feel Like a Visit to the Zoo
When your children are taken from your custody by social workers, you will be advised to appear in court in the county where you reside. This hearing is called the detention hearing. At your first Orange County child dependency case, the judge will decide where your children will reside during the court case. You will arrive in court anxious and confused. There is too much at stake not to enter…
Read MoreWhat is the Purpose of Temporary Spousal Support? – Family Code Section 3600
Regardless of the length of your marriage, spousal support will be an issue in any divorce or legal separation. Moreover, temporary spousal support will be an issue if one spouse has a need for support from the other spouse in order to pay their monthly expenses and continue to maintain the standard of living he or she had during the marriage. At Wallin & Klarich, our spousal support attorneys can…
Read MoreCan I Obtain a Passport for my Child without Consent of the Other Parent – Family Code 7820-7822, 22 U.S.C. 4
In order to obtain a passport for your child who is under the age of 14, both you and your child’s other legal parent must sign the passport application. If you and your child’s other legal parent are separated, this can prove very difficult. For this reason, exceptions have been made to this rule so that the other parent’s signature is not required under some circumstances. Terminating parental rights or obtaining…
Read MoreCalifornia Court Rules Ex-wife Not Entitled to Spousal Support due to History of Abusive Behavior – Family Code 4320
In the recent decision In re Marriage of Priem, the First Appellate District of the California Court of Appeals found that a wife was not entitled to spousal support because she had a history of abusive behavior against her former husband. This decision shows how seriously the court takes former convictions of domestic violence and instances of abusive behavior in divorce proceedings, no matter which spouse is acting out violently. If you…
Read More4 Ways You Can Benefit from Limited Scope Representation in your Divorce
If you cannot afford to hire a family law attorney to fully represent you in your divorce matter, you may be able to take advantage of limited scope representation services. While we do not advise our clients to represent themselves in difficult family law matters, we understand that in these difficult times hiring an attorney is not always a viable option for everyone. The experienced Tustin divorce attorneys at Wallin…
Read MoreCan a Ventura Family Law Attorney Obtain a Restraining Order against a Person I Live With? – California Family Code Sections 6321 and 6340
Are you being abused by someone who is living in your household? Domestic violence is a very serious matter. If you are being abused by a person living with you, it is important that you seek out the knowledge and expertise of an experienced Ventura restraining order attorney at Wallin & Klarich to guide you through this difficult process and protect you from further abuse. It is very common for…
Read MoreWhat is Bifurcation of Marital Status and How will it Impact my San Bernandino Divorce Case – California Family Code Section 2337
Has your San Bernardino divorce case been dragging on for a very long time and you just want your marital status terminated? A bifurcation of marital status can change your marital status from married to single and allow you to continue to negotiate the other issues in your divorce. If you are seeking a bifurcation, contact the experienced San Bernardino bifurcation attorneys at Wallin & Klarich to help you to terminate…
Read MoreYou Should Not Have to Pay Spousal Support When You Earn Significantly Less than the Other Party – Family Code Section 4320
Spousal Support is an issue in every divorce. Therefore, it is important for you to have an attorney who understands the issue of spousal support, including how it is calculated and what a judicial officer will consider when making a spousal support order. The California spousal support attorneys at Wallin & Klarich are on your side and can help you get the best possible spousal support order under the circumstances. California…
Read MoreSouthern California Family Law Attorney Sheldon E. Lee Helps Client Regain Parental Custody and Visitation of Children
Skilled Wallin & Klarich Family Law Attorney Sheldon E. Lee recently helped his client re-establish parental custody and unsupervised visitation of his children after disproving the mother’s allegation that he was an unstable parent. Premier Family Law Attorney Sheldon E. Lee successfully argued that his client was a fit parent following the results of a psychological evaluation. “Custody and visitation can be very complex issues for parents,” said Attorney Lee.…
Read MoreHow Long Do Temporary Orders Last?
Family law cases can be long and exhausting due to the parties’ request for temporary orders from the court. Temporary orders can be obtained on any family law issue, including child custody, visitation, child support and spousal support. If you want to obtain a temporary order or want to challenge a temporary order, it is important that you speak with a Wallin & Klarich family law attorney who can review…
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