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Lewellen Family Law lawyers have extensive experience handling “date of separation” issues. Please contact us today for a consult to learn how the law may apply in your...
Massive Legal Victory
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed an award of sanctions against Mother in a domestic violence and custody action, led by Ms. Lewellen and co-counsel, criminal...
What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce in California?
If your marriage isn't going well, but you or your partner are not ready for a dissolution of marriage, another option available to you is legal separation. With a legal...
Does It Matter Who Files For Divorce First?
Being the first person to file for divorce may not give clients the advantage they hope to achieve. Due to the nature of divorce proceedings, under normal circumstances,...
Top Reasons To Hire A Law Firm With Seasoned Family Law Paralegals
Family law cases can be incredibly complex and emotionally charged, making them difficult to navigate for any client and his/her attorney. That’s where paralegals come...
How Long Does Divorce Take In California?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 6.5 percent of couples in California divorced between 2009 and 2019, the most recently published data. In a state where the...
Domestic Violence By The Numbers In California
According to data from the California Department of Justice Criminal Justice Statistics Center, police responded to 160,646 domestic violence calls in 2020 – defined by...
What is the “Date of Separation” and Why Should You Care?
[Source Material: Attorney’s Briefcase, Garrett Dailey, Esq., CFLS] Probably one of the most misunderstand issues is the date of separation. Clients want to know what it...
Why Children are Protected Parties Although Not Direct Victims of Domestic Violence
[Sources: Perez v. Torres-Hernandez (2016) 1 Cal.App.5th 389; Robert A. Simon, Ph.D.] Under the Family Code in the State of California, domestic violence towards a parent...
What Fathers Accused of Abuse Need to Know at the Outset to Protect Their Rights to Custody
Consider this scenario: You and your spouse get into an argument one night. The argument escalates and the police are called. The police arrive and you are arrested. She...
