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How a Child Custody Case Works in San Francisco Family Court
San Francisco's custody process has its own steps, including the Readiness Calendar and confidential mediation. Here is how a case moves from filing to hearing.
Does Cheating Matter in a California Divorce?
California is a no-fault state, so infidelity alone does not change the outcome. Learn when money spent on an affair, domestic violence, or a child's welfare can matter.
Postnuptial Agreements in California: What They Can Do and How to Make One Hold Up
A postnup can settle property questions during marriage, but spouses owe each other fiduciary duties. Learn what a California postnup can do and how to make it hold up.
Uncontested Divorce in California: How It Works, Step by Step
An uncontested divorce still has required steps. Learn how filing, financial disclosures, the written agreement, and the judgment package work, and how long it takes.
Discovery Sanctions in a California Divorce: Using CCP 2023.030 and the Motion to Compel
Discovery sanctions in a California divorce usually start with a motion to compel. Learn the meet and confer rules, the 45-day deadline, and when harsher sanctions apply.
The 7-Day Rule for California Prenups (and What Happens If You Miss It)
California requires at least seven calendar days between receiving the final prenup and signing it. Learn what starts the clock, what resets it, and what happens if you miss it.
Can You Subpoena Bank Records in a California Divorce?
You can subpoena a spouse’s bank records in a California divorce, but the account holder must get notice first. Here are the steps, the deadlines, and how objections work.
Equalization Payments in a California Divorce: How They Work and Whether They Are Taxable
When one spouse keeps the house or a business, an equalization payment balances the division. Learn how it is calculated, how it can be paid, and how taxes affect it.
How to Respond to a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California
Served with a temporary domestic violence restraining order? Here is how the hearing timeline works, how to file a DV-120 response, and how to prepare your evidence.
How to Get Full Custody in California: What Courts Actually Look For
California law does not use the term full custody. Learn how courts decide sole legal and physical custody, what evidence matters, and when emergency orders are possible.
California Six-Month Divorce Wait: AB 1875 (2027)
Beginning January 1, 2027, a California court may reduce or waive the six-month divorce waiting period for good cause, but only after the spouses resolve all material issues and the court holds a hearing or accepts a stipulation.
Is California a 50/50 Divorce State? Property, Custody, and Support Explained
California divides the community estate equally, but separate property, reimbursements, support, and custody follow different rules. Here is what actually gets split 50/50 and what does not.
50/50 Custody Schedules in California: How the Common Rotations Work
This guide compares the four most common equal-time custody rotations and explains how California courts approach shared parenting plans.
Long-Distance Custody Schedules in California
This post explains how California parenting plans handle distance, from break-based schedules to virtual visitation and travel terms.
Every-Other-Weekend Custody in California: How Many Days Is It?
This post shows the day count behind every-other-weekend custody and how weekend schedules are written into California orders.
Holiday Custody Schedules in California: Using Form FL-341(C)
This post explains odd/even-year and split holiday custody schedules and how to set them out on California form FL-341(C).
Week-On/Week-Off (7-7) Custody in California: Pros, Cons, and Variations
This post explains the week-on/week-off custody schedule, the midweek variations families add, and how holidays fit on top.
Custody Schedules for Infants and Toddlers in California
This post explains how parents structure custody for babies and toddlers, including step-up plans, under California's best-interest standard.
