Family Law
Learn about Marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody and how our State Laws affect these.
Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships, such as adoption, divorce, and child custody, among others. Woodman Garcia-Sepulveda Law represents clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations in the State of California.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaHow to Apply for a Restraining Order in California
Here are the steps that you will need to follow when applying for a restraining order. The process can be difficult, so it is best to have an experienced attorney help you.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaWhen Should You Seek Domestic Violence Restraining Orders?
Restraining orders can be a powerful tool to protect survivors of domestic violence. They can protect you and your children from further abuse and even close contact with the restrained person, providing you with the space that you need to rebuild your life.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaTop 6 Questions to Ask an Adoption Attorney in California
Adopting a child can be a long process, not to mention a stressful one. Fortunately, a good adoption attorney can help make the process a little easier on everyone involved.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaLet’s go over the Divorce Mediation Basics
Scheduling a divorce mediation basics session doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll settle the issues to the point where you won’t get divorced, but it does help settle important issues that must be resolved before the divorce is finalized.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaTop Divorce DOs and DON’Ts: Financial Tips from a Divorce Attorney in California
“Why is divorce so expensive? Because it’s worth it.” It is a sad truth that when community property is divided and salaries suddenly have to support two households instead of one, no one comes out ahead. No one knows this better than a divorce attorney in California who sees no-longer-happy couples struggle with this every single day.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaInheritance Law in California Explained
California does not have estate or inheritance taxes, but this doesn’t mean that handling an estate is smooth sailing. The estate and executor (personal representative) still have quite a few obligations. Read on for an overview of inheritance law in California.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaHow Your Divorce Attorney Can Protect Your Business During a Divorce
A divorce is an emotionally and mentally draining process, but it shouldn’t have to drain your finances as well. With the help of a strong divorce attorney, you can protect your business and other assets.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaWhat Is a Restraining Order?
A restraining order is an official command issued by a court to refrain from certain activity. First of all, we want to say that if you’re in a situation where you’re considering a restraining order, we have a great deal of empathy for how difficult it must be, as well as admiration for your strength. Getting to the point in any relationship where you need...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaTips to Renegotiate a Divorce Settlement in California
Divorce is never easy; it is an emotional and often heartbreaking experience that no one hopes to go through. Because of this, it is often difficult for clients to make sound decisions while in the thick of it. Even with the best attorneys on their side, many people have post-divorce regrets and may want to renegotiate a divorce settlement in California....
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaDivorce Mediation: How it Works and How it Can Help You
Mediation is a way to reach a divorce agreement without going to court. In a formal mediation, both parties sit down with an impartial, third-party mediator to try to negotiate a settlement.
by Flora Garcia-Sepulveda#1 Guide to Child Support Modification in California
There are circumstances that can change throughout the child’s lifetime, at which point a parent may request a child support modification. Check out this Guide to Child Support Modification in California
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaWhat Is a Prenuptial Agreement, and Do You Need One?
A prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is a legally binding agreement that sets out how debts and assets, including spousal support, will be divided in the event of a divorce.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaChanging Child Custody From Joint to Sole in California
If you’re looking to change your child’s custody situation, the first step is understanding the different aspects of child custody in California.
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaWhen do you know that divorce Is the right way to go?
No matter what the circumstances, divorce is a heartbreaking and traumatic experience for everyone involved. The decision to end your marriage is just as important as the one you made to enter into it, if not more so. So how do you know that you are making the right choice? In this article, we will look at five crucial questions to ask yourself. The first...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaHow Is Child Support Calculated for Affluent People? Let’s Find Out
Deciding custody and child support is undoubtedly the most important part of a divorce or separation for parents. Ordinarily, the California courts use a complicated formula to determine the appropriate level of child support. However, for high-income parents, this formula doesn’t always work. Table of Contents What Is “Affluent”? How Is Child Support...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaIs COVID-19 Affecting Alimony Payments Laws in California?
Many people have had their lives turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses remain closed and people are out of work. You may have found yourself with a cut in your salary, or you may have lost your job. In addition to having difficulty paying your bills, you may find yourself unable to make your alimony payments. You may need to meet with an...
by Flora Garcia-Sepulveda#1 Best Help Guide: Divorcing an Abusive Spouse
Divorcing an abusive spouse can be challenging for many reasons. The relationship is often very complicated and has an impact on you, your children, and the finances. Abusive spouses are usually very controlling, and they use their power to frighten you into staying. However, family courts are there to help. They take abuse seriously, and they will make...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaWhat is a Power of Attorney?
Let's discuss in details What is a Power of Attorney, plus download free POA forms There are times when you may need for someone else to take care of certain legal matters for you, either because you’re temporarily incapacitated or you’re not physically in a certain location to sign documents and perform other legal duties. When this happens, you can...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaWhat is a 730 Evaluation in California?
Whenever you’re in court for some reason, regardless of which side you’re on, the judge may request that a 730 evaluation take place. A 730 evaluation is completed by experts who are appointed by the court so that they are unbiased and objective. There are numerous reasons why they are requested or even required to take place and they are often required in...
by Flora Garcia-Sepulveda