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January 4, 2023
Top 10 songs to get you strong after a divorce

Broken up and, well, broken up? Healing from a broken relationship is hard, no matter how long you were together. One of the best ways to heal from a divorce is to immerse yourself in good music.  And while Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” may sound like a good idea on loop, I think the […]

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April 5, 2022
Custody: The first born

Welcome to Keeping It in the Family, a blog devoted to all things family law, especially as it stands in California. As legal issues arise in popular culture and in our courts, Keeping It in the Family will address them. In addition to new issues, Keeping It in the Family will also take a look […]

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April 5, 2022
Married in a day, but six months to divorce.

Love. It can happen at first sight and within a day, at least in Las Vegas, you could swear to honor and obey the man or woman of your dreams. While you could theoretically be married within 24 hours, in California, you can’t be divorced any sooner than six months from the date of filing, […]

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April 5, 2022
California custody law and your child’s best interests

California custody law often comes down to the best interests of the children. Unfortunately, many parties forget the kids and focus instead on hurt feelings between the two parents. While it may be difficult, it’s important to take a step back from turbulent emotions and look at what your children really want. Most children would […]

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April 5, 2022
Good communication is key to family success

Hiring a family law attorney to help you work out child custody and support issues is important. An attorney will be better equipped to deal with how state law affects your family-sharing plan and will strive to protect your interests. What you shouldn’t do, however, is decide to only communicate through your attorney about all […]

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April 5, 2022
Marriage dissolution—love’s sometimes not enough

Anyone who was around in the ‘70s, or even a child in the early ‘80s, has heard of the song “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain and Tennille. A buoyant song that exalted love and all of its trimmings, the anthem no longer applies to its performers, Cathryn Antoinette Tennille and Daryl Dragon, a.k.a. […]

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