The Realities of “Parental Alienation” and Family Court
“Parental Alienation” is not a magic phrase in custody cases. Many a client have come to me with misinformation about the relationship between “Parental Alienation” and Family Court. Parents proclaim those words and expect them to somehow work magic, like custody’s own “abracadabra al...
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Quick Takes: Child Support Misperceptions and Tips
August is Child Support Awareness Month. The attorneys at FORESTER PURCELL STOWELL PC offer sound bites on some often misunderstood aspects of the system. MATTHEW PURCELL Parents sometimes lose sight of the fact that child support is an obligation owed only by the parents of the child, to ...
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DVTROs: Knowledge of the Process is Power
“You should file a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) to protect yourself.” Victims of domestic violence — which is a broad category for numerous types of behavior not limited to physical or verbal assault — often hear this advice from friends and family who mean well. And while DVRO app...
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Help Me… Help You: 3 Keys to Help Your Family Law Attorney Manage Your Case
Consider a frank conversation with your attorney as to how you can best help them manage your case. Hiring an attorney is expensive. Clients want to get the most value for their dollar. Similarly, attorneys want to present their client’s case in the most effective way possible. We want to get you...
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Recognizing Stalking vs. Legal Use of Private Investigators During Divorce
Two divorce cases introduce the difference between criminal stalking and legally acceptable information gathering. It’s January, a common time of year when many relationships see one or both partners questioning whether they should remain together. One partner may have discovered damaging informa...
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Survival Tips for Your Day in Divorce Court
Take these courtroom survival tips to heart and make the most of your day in front of the family law judge. Going to court is rarely easy — including for attorneys. You can help the case proceed as smoothly as possible with these courtroom survival tips: Arrive at least 15 minutes early to court...
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Deep Thoughts on Divorcing (or Not Divorcing) During the Holiday Season
Issues surrounding divorce and separation understandably intensify during the holiday season. The attorneys at FORESTER PURCELL STOWELL PC offer advice on situations you or a loved one may be facing. How do I rethink my plans and expectations about divorce during the holidays? NEIL ...
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Estate Planning for Blended Families in California
Blending families isn’t easy. Finding the right partner after your last attempt didn’t go so well is a blessing, but it also comes with a unique set of difficulties: Are your kids as happy as you are with your new spouse? Are your spouse’s kids as excited to have you in their lives as [&he...
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Gray Divorce: What are the unique challenges of divorcing after the age of 50?
Divorce among couples nearing or beyond retirement age has its own challenges. And while no two divorce cases are the same, there are common issues that become most important in “gray divorce” — below, the lawyers of FORESTER PURCELL STOWELL PC shed some light on these gray areas. &nb...
Read MoreFAQ: How do DVTROs affect temporary child or spousal support?
FAQ: How do DVTROs affect temporary child or spousal support in domestic violence situations? While child and spousal support are “normally” received after one party initiates divorce or legal separation proceedings, it is rarely discussed that a party can receive support even before such proceed...
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