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Steve Fernandez and Mark Karney are both Certified Family Law Specialists* with over 50 years of combined experience.
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So, you have hired a lawyer for your case. You thought you made a good choice but lately, you have been feeling like something is wrong. Maybe they are hard to get in touch with or they don’t have any Read More>
If you are about to initiate a legal claim – whether that’s filing for divorce or asking a court to grant you custody of your children – you will have to serve notice to the other side to let them Read More>
Surprisingly, the answer is yes. You can be guilty of kidnapping your own child. Parental kidnapping usually happens during a custody battle or combative divorce. One parent decides to take the child physically away without the permission of the court Read More>
It is well established that a child’s attachment to each of his parents is essential to healthy mental development. Although it begins in infancy, the attachment process continues as the child ages. Any action by a parent which undermines this Read More>
Divorce negatively impacts children of any social or economic status. The divorce process can be adversarial with children stuck in the middle of what feels like a crisis. However, it appears that divorce can impact children in more far-reaching ways Read More>
The American Psychological Association states that almost half of all marriages end in divorce in the United States. During this tumultuous and stressful time, it is important to ensure that you have considered all options and laid a strong foundation Read More>
When you’ve made the decision to get a divorce, you may be eager to move on with your life and start dating again. However, divorce takes time. In California, you have to wait at least six months to have your Read More>
For many, social media offers a chronological glimpse of the ups and downs of their lives. For monumental events like birth announcements and graduation photos, social media allows us to share times of celebration. In times of emergencies or serious Read More>
Supporting your children is your obligation as a parent. When you’re divorced, you might be ordered to pay child support. If you get into an accident, that might affect your ability to satisfy your child support obligations. What should you Read More>
Divorce is always a stressful experience. It becomes more stressful if you are the lower-earning spouse who is trying to make ends meet after the initial separation. This is a common problem in the early phases of separation and divorce. Read More>
Even in the best of circumstances, divorce is not an easy process. If you proceed with caution, you can avoid some of the common mistakes that can waste time, increase aggravation, and cost a lot of money. Before you even Read More>
Children are allowed to testify at trials, even divorce trials. However, this is something that you want to avoid at all costs. It is always best to avoid putting your child in the middle of a dispute between you and Read More>
You got married in California. You and your spouse lived in California together for years. Now you’ve decided to get a divorce and your spouse has moved to Florida. What happens in a divorce when you and your spouse live Read More>
Sometimes it seems as if the hardest parts of life unfold all at once. What happens if you’re in the middle of a divorce and your spouse dies? Does the divorce continue? What happens to the marital assets? What about Read More>
Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging things you’ll ever do. There are so many details you’ll have to address. Who will get custody of the kids, and when? How will your assets and debts be Read More>
In 2010, music stars Nas and Kelis divorced after five years of marriage. As part of the divorce, the couple had to negotiate terms of custody for their then one-year-old son. Both would have to follow the terms of this Read More>
In 2017, Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee, his wife of five years, filed for divorce. Since then, the couple has struggled to resolve the matter amicably. Not surprisingly, most of the disputes involve money. Most recently, Drake-Lee Read More>
Long before you decided to get a divorce, you were involved in a car accident. Another driver was to blame, so you filed a personal injury lawsuit for damages. After months of negotiations, you agreed to avoid court and settle the Read More>
When couples get married, one spouse typically takes the last name of the other. While this trend has been becoming less and less popular in recent years, it is still a common practice. When that married couple has a child, Read More>
After losing a spouse or child, nothing is more stressful than getting a divorce. If your spouse thinks that you’re to blame, they may go out of their way to make your life as difficult as possible. Sometimes this will Read More>
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* Only Steven Fernandez and Mark Karney are Certified California Family Law Specialists by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization