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Reconciliation Doesn’t Always Last

Asset Division, Marriage, NewsBy Dawn Dell'AcquaMay 20, 2018

Recently, news broke about the famous guitarist, Slash, filing for divorce from his wife of 13 years.  Slash reportedly filed for divorce in 2010 but dismissed the case after the parties reconciled.  This is not uncommon, and as public policy, the court seeks to ensure parties have had an opportunity to reconcile before a divorce…

Child Support Where One Parent Receiving Government Aid

Child Issues, Child Support, FinancialBy Dawn Dell'AcquaJanuary 17, 2017

When a custodial parent receives cash aid from the State of California on behalf of a minor child, the issue of child support comes within the jurisdiction of the Family Support Division. The receipt of aid divests the Family Court of jurisdiction to hear the child support issue, without the County of San Diego having…

Common QDRO Questions for Retirement Division

Divorce, Financial, Marriage, Retirement accountsBy Dawn Dell'AcquaJanuary 10, 2017

In a dissolution matter involving retirement accounts, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or “QDRO” is required. This is an order in addition to the Judgment of Dissolution required for the divorce.  The QDRO orders the retirement plan to transfer or divide the retirement benefits to the non-employee spouse pursuant to the Judgment of dissolution.   Such…

New Legislation on Date of Separation

Asset Division, community property, DivorceBy Dawn Dell'AcquaOctober 4, 2016

The “date of separation” is a legal term of art indicating the date in a dissolution or legal separation matter when the parties separated and the “community” created by the marriage would end. This date is important, as the values of many assets and debts on this date are considered in the final division.

Divorce Registries Trending

Asset Division, Divorce, Financial, Life, Prenuptial AgreementsBy Dawn Dell'AcquaAugust 16, 2016

Wedding registries and baby registries are commonplace, but what about a divorce registry?

New Phone Options for Domestic Violence Victims

Domestic ViolenceBy Dawn Dell'AcquaOctober 5, 2015

A new assembly bill (AB1407) goes into effect July 1, 2016.  The bill was approved unanimously in the Senate and Assembly and signed into law by the governor. The addition to the Family Code makes it possible for family law Judges to order a cell phone carrier to separate the cell phone number of the…

Stay Cool During Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Culture, General, Life, UncategorizedBy Dawn Dell'AcquaSeptember 10, 2015

This week has seen record breaking temperatures in parts of San Diego.  Not only are we getting heat advisories, but also flash flood warnings for part of the County, and the mountains are getting rain.  Luckily, the weather at our office in Mission Valley includes some cloud cover, so we are not as warm as…

Preparing for Family Court Services is an Important Step

Child Issues, Child Visitation, UncategorizedBy Dawn Dell'AcquaSeptember 4, 2015

Parents should educate and prepare themselves for Child Custody Recommending Counseling Sessions at Family Court Services

Court Weighs in on Date of Separation

Asset Division, community property, Divorce, Military, Retirement accountsBy Dawn Dell'AcquaJuly 22, 2015

The court recently issued a decision on whether parties living together can be “separated” under the law.

A New Addition? Time to Examine Your Estate Plan

UncategorizedBy Dawn Dell'AcquaJune 16, 2015

News of celebrity babies like Justin Timberlake’s new son always makes for a sweet morning show feature. Among the details and nitty gritty that doesn’t make the news is where the couple might consult an attorney. Any major changes in life is a time to take a look at what estate plan you have set…

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