25
Nov
Family Code Section 780 provides as follows: Except as provided in Section 781 and subject to the rules of allocation set forth in Section 2603, money and other property received or to be received by a married person in satisfaction of a judgment for damages for personal injuries, or pursuant to an agreement for the settlement or compromise […]
25
Nov
Title Presumption vs. General Presumption
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Under California family law codes, real properties acquired during marriage are generally presumed to be community property. However, this presumption is triumphed by the “form of title” presumption which holds that the description in a deed as to how title is held is presumed to reflect the actual ownership interests in the property. In other words, […]
18
Nov
If you have a high-conflict custody case, you may have heard of the term “minor’s counsel” from the other party or the court. A “minor’s counsel” is an attorney appointed either by the court or by agreement between the parties to represent the interest of the minor children. California Family Code Section 3150 provides for […]
18
Nov
Tis the season! Unfortunately, there are no Christmas songs about making memories with your former spouse or creating a new family tradition for newly separated parents. However, as a newly separated or divorced parent, you can still manage to have a great holiday season if you can put your “poor me, I’m divorced” mentality aside […]
28
Oct
I recently attended a seminar hosted by a very famous custody lawyer who handled custody disputes for various celebrities during his 50-year career. The seminar was very informative and this famous custody lawyer discussed all of the things that parents do during the custody case that hurt, rather than help their case. I must admit […]
28
Oct
How To Plan Your Divorce
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If you strip a divorce of all the emotions such as resentment and anger, it very much resembles a business transaction. In a business transaction, the parties will have to discuss their needs and the goal of the transaction and determine the best way to achieve the goal in a cost-effective manner. In a divorce, […]
24
Oct
We moved!!
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In July 2013, Regal Law Office, APC moved to a new location. Our current address is 3625 Del Amo Blvd., Suite 285, Torrance, CA 90503. Come visit us, take a walk in the courtyard or simply enjoy the peaceful water feature in the building.
04
Jun
Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
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With various publications about a prenuptial agreement and what it can do to protect spouses in a divorce such as this article, http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/perfi/basics/2010-03-08-prenups08_CV_N.htm, many people believe that a prenuptial or premarital agreement is the answer to their financial worries. However, there is a general misconception about the purpose and legal force of a prenuptial agreement in […]
27
May
Because a divorce proceeding can take anywhere from six months to many years, some spouses will start dating while the process is still pending. In some cases, the dating spouses will ask if they can move in with their new dating partner and how such move will impact the divorce case. California law provides that […]
24
May
No Spousal Support for the Abuser
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Family Code Section 3600 stated, “[d]uring the pendency of any proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for legal separation of the parties … the court may order (a) the husband or wife to pay any amount that is necessary for the support of the wife or husband, consistent with the requirements of subdivisions (i) and (m) of Section […]