What is the “Date of Separation” and Why Should You Care?
[Source Material: Attorney’s Briefcase, Garrett Dailey, Esq., CFLS] Probably one of the most misunderstand issues is the date of separation. Clients want to know what it is and what to do about it because of the important economic ramifications. The date of...
Why Children are Protected Parties Although Not Direct Victims of Domestic Violence
[Sources: Perez v. Torres-Hernandez (2016) 1 Cal.App.5th 389; Robert A. Simon, Ph.D.] Under the Family Code in the State of California, domestic violence towards a parent is attributable towards children whether or not the children are present, witnessed it or even...
What Fathers Accused of Abuse Need to Know at the Outset to Protect Their Rights to Custody
Consider this scenario: You and your spouse get into an argument one night. The argument escalates and the police are called. The police arrive and you are arrested. She obtains temporary restraining orders from a family law court without notice to you. You are...
