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Summer is a season filled with sunshine, outdoor activities, and cherished memories. However, for co-parents, the summer months can also present unique challenges as they navigate shared ...

Divorce is a tumultuous time for every family member involved, but it can be particularly unsettling for children. How parents tell their kids that they are getting divorced can significantly impact ...

Parenthood is a pivotal chapter in the story of your family's life. Paternity, specifically in California, plays a critical role in the well-being of your child and the legal rights and ...

Divorce is a tumultuous time for every family member involved, but it can be particularly unsettling for children. How parents tell their kids that they are getting divorced can significantly impact ...

Parenthood is a pivotal chapter in the story of your family's life. Paternity, specifically in California, plays a critical role in the well-being of your child and the legal rights and ...

How Child Support Is Calculated In California, courts will calculate the amount of child support a parent owes according to the statewide uniform guidelines outlined in California Family Code § 4050 ...

In a blog we wrote about the impact of COVID-19 on the US divorce rate, we discussed how COVID-19 has effectively monopolized 2020 for many Americans. As parents prepare for the 2020/2021 school year, ...

For most Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has monopolized 2020. From an unexpected financial crisis to lengthy stay-at-home orders and quarantines, the pandemic has impacted our day-to-day lives in ...

As we are all aware, the times are unprecedented. The global pandemic has resulted in extended physical distancing and has had a significant impact on our economy. Though it may feel as if some ...

Divorce is a tumultuous time for every family member involved, but it can be particularly unsettling for children. How parents tell their kids that they are getting divorced can significantly impact ...

Many people considering divorce don’t know there are multiple types of divorces. The different types are designed to accommodate the different circumstances couples find themselves in when looking to ...

If your spouse has filed a petition with the court to end your marriage, they must have you served with a copy of the divorce papers. This means that someone other than your spouse will deliver a copy ...

A domestic violence restraining order is a legal measure designed to protect individuals from abuse or threats by a household member or someone they are in a close relationship with, such as a ...

What Is Domestic Abuse? This article defines domestic violence in California under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act and relevant case law. Anyone can be a victim or perpetrator of domestic ...

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men across the country. Often, abuse ...

Summer is a season filled with sunshine, outdoor activities, and cherished memories. However, for co-parents, the summer months can also present unique challenges as they navigate shared ...

When you hear the term " prenuptial agreement," what comes to mind? For many, it conjures images of wealthy individuals and high-stakes marriages where fortunes are at play. However, prenuptial ...

Divorce is a tumultuous time for every family member involved, but it can be particularly unsettling for children. How parents tell their kids that they are getting divorced can significantly impact ...

At trial, plaintiff lawyers often craft a trial theme aimed at evoking sympathy for the plaintiff and anger towards the defendant. To effectively respond, the defense team must identify and deploy ...

Attorney Nicole Whyte, who is the CEO and Founding Partner of Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, has been named as a 2023 Director at Large candidate for the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). Four such ...

We are honored to share that Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP Partner John O'Meara and Partner Nicole Whyte are featured speakers on individual panels at the Consulegis World Conference in the ...

When one spouse pays off his or her student loan debt during marriage, questions may be raised upon divorce as to whether the community should be reimbursed for such payments. Recently, a California ...

As we are all aware, the times are unprecedented. The global pandemic has resulted in extended physical distancing and has had a significant impact on our economy. Though it may feel as if some ...

When you hear the term " prenuptial agreement," what comes to mind? For many, it conjures images of wealthy individuals and high-stakes marriages where fortunes are at play. However, prenuptial ...

Over the years, Premarital Agreements have become increasingly popular. While Premarital Agreements may have once been considered a “taboo,” they are now a common part of the wedding-planning ...

23 Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumi have been named the Best of the Bar in 2014 by the San Diego Business Journal. In the Best of the Bar issue, 201 lawyers were chosen as the most outstanding in ...

Former American Idol and Dancing With the Stars judge Paula Abdul may not be relying just on positivity to look great at age 51. The former choreographer and singer is suing a tanning and weight-loss ...

The outcome of your property division case could seriously impact your financial stability for years or even decades post-divorce. As a business owner, you may be wondering how your enterprise plays ...

A property division dispute is often the lengthiest, most combative part of a divorce (especially when the divorcees don't share children). The outcome of your property division case can severely ...

What Is Quasi-Community Property in California? Under California Family Code § 125, "quasi-community property" is defined as: “All real or personal property, wherever situated, acquired before or ...

What Is Quasi-Community Property in California? Under California Family Code § 125, "quasi-community property" is defined as: “All real or personal property, wherever situated, acquired before or ...

After 7 days of trial, Newport Beach attorney Keith Bremer convinced the jury in Rodarte v. Alta Dena (LASC Case No. BC513096) to unanimously rule in favor of their client, Defendant Alta Dena. Mr. ...

Permanent Spousal Support When the court orders one party to pay for the financial support of the other after divorce, it is considered a “permanent” spousal support award. Under California Family ...

Under California law, a court may award spousal support to help a financially disadvantaged party cover the living expenses in line with the marital standard of living. Courts define the “marital ...

Rules Under the Old Spousal Support Tax Deduction Before this specific provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted at the beginning of the year, individuals who were obligated to pay spousal ...

When one spouse pays off his or her student loan debt during marriage, questions may be raised upon divorce as to whether the community should be reimbursed for such payments. Recently, a California ...