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What Questions Does A Judge Ask A Child in A Custody Case in California?
What Questions Does A Judge Ask A Child in A Custody Case in California?

California family court judges are hesitant to involve the children in custody disputes between parents. The judge will not ask questions of the children unless…

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What Types of Orders Can Be Modified In California Family Court?
What Types of Orders Can Be Modified In California Family Court?

The orders that are typically modified are child support and spousal support as well as child custody. Less frequently, attorney fees may be modified. The…

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When Can An Alimony Agreement Be Modified in California?
When Can An Alimony Agreement Be Modified in California?

A support order may be modified at any time as the court determines to be necessary. Family Code section 3651(a). however, a spousal support order…

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Will Child Support Be Taken Out of My Unemployment Benefits in California?
Will Child Support Be Taken Out of My Unemployment Benefits in California?

Child support is based on all the different income sources. If the income is through stock dividends or rental income, they will be included along…

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Will I Have A Criminal Record On My Background Check in California?
Will I Have A Criminal Record On My Background Check in California?

An employer or another interested party might perform a background check to screen a person’s criminal history (i.e., arrests and convictions for misdemeanor or felony…

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California DUI: Prior Conviction Sentence Enhancements
California DUI: Prior Conviction Sentence Enhancements

What Qualifies? Any DUI convictions with 10 years may be used to enhance the minimum mandatory penalties in a subsequent DUI offence. Some of the…

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Possession Of Controlled Substance While Armed With Firearm in California
Possession Of Controlled Substance While Armed With Firearm in California

Health & Saf. Code, § 11370.1 [CALCRIM 2303] To prove the defendant is guilty of possessing a controlled substance while armed with a firearm, the…

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Possession For Personal Use of Heroin Health and Safety Code 11350 [CALCRIM 2304]
Possession For Personal Use of Heroin Health and Safety Code 11350 [CALCRIM 2304]

In order for the prosecution to prove the defendant is guilty of possessing heroin for personal use by proving the following elements are needed to…

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When Couples Decide To Proceed With Divorce In California, What Are Their Options?
When Couples Decide To Proceed With Divorce In California, What Are Their Options?

There are several options for couples who are considering divorce in California, one of which is to seek legal separation instead of or prior to…

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How Does California Define The Charge Of DUI?
How Does California Define The Charge Of DUI?

In California, DUI is defined by operating or driving a motor vehicle while impaired by some amount of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both,…

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