Law Office of Mark L. Tseselsky, APC

10/01/2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a measure to ban anyone from marrying anyone under the age of 18, making California the 18th state to do so in a decade-long nationwide push to outlaw the practice. https://cal.news/4hpsh16

📸 Rahul Lal

10/01/2026

Those who attended the Child Custody Colloquium on September 26 got a preview of the Court’s thoughts on the CCRC Pilot Program. Now you can register to hear the extended version.

Join us on October 9, 2026, from 12:15–1:15 p.m. for an hour-long discussion featuring Judge Kaufman, Judge Dordi, Tigran Palyan, and David Shebby for LACBA Family Law Section Presents: Inside the CCRC Pilot: What the Bar Needs to Know About Child Custody Recommending Counseling at Stanley Mosk.

The panel will discuss how the pilot program works, why it was adopted, and what practitioners and their clients can expect as the Court continues to evaluate the program.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the Court about what’s ahead.

Registration link: https://lacba.org/?pg=Events&evAction=showDetail&eid=355199&evSubAction=listAll

09/24/2026

Last month, the Los Angeles Superior Court initiated a pilot program for child custody recommending counseling for certain cases at Stanley Mosk (dissolution matters without initial custody orders). Why was it adopted? More importantly, how does it work?

Find out by registering for LACBA Family Law Section's Inside the CCRC Pilot: What the Bar Needs to Know About Child Custody Recommending Counseling at Stanley Mosk on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 12:15-1:15 pm by Zoom.

This program is FREE to Family Law Section Members.

Register here: https://lacba.org/?pg=Events&evAction=showDetail&eid=355199&evSubAction=listAll

09/16/2026

Has a Social Worked knocked on your door?
Learn everything you need to know BEFORE you contact them....

Has a CPS social worker contacted you? Learn what to expect during a child welfare investigation and how to protect your rights.

09/09/2026

Happy Wednesday Family and Friends.

How are you feeling in this California weather?

I wanted to come say hello again and give a brief introduction of myself for those who are new here...

My name is Mark Tseselsky. I'm a family law and juvenile dependency lawyer serving Ventura and Los Angeles County.

More than that, I'm a husband and a father. I have been married to my wife and better half for 20 years. Together we are raising two amazing children. One is about to graduate high school and is looking forward to university life. The other is on his way to high school.

Family life is important to me so I understand how important it is to you. I understand your fear when CPS knocks at your door. I understand the urgency when your kids are removed from your care. I understand, and I can help.

I'm currently offering a FREE 15-minute consultation as a chance to ask your questions, get some guidance, and consider if you even need an attorney at all.

I'm available Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Give my office a call at (310) 853-2907 to schedule your consult.

I hope you all have a cool and dry day.
-Mark

www.juveniledependencyattorney.com

09/02/2026

I have just been served divorce papers, what’s next?
PART 3.

3. Long-Term Concerns (What Comes Last)

You do not need to resolve everything immediately. The final piece of your divorce is the division of assets and debts. This area always comes last and will be officially resolved down the road at the time of a final trial or a stipulation (agreement). Often times the key to a speedy resolution of concerns is to get the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (PDOD) done early! You cannot get divorced without PDOD because spouses are fiduciaries to each other!

Summary of What To Do Next:

Your immediate next step is to prepare for the upcoming decisions regarding your children and temporary financial support. If you are facing complex issues like abuse, social workers are getting involved in your family’s life, or if you want to know how to get custody in California, it is highly recommended to search for a family law attorney near me or a child custody lawyer Los Angeles to ensure you do not miss critical deadlines after being served.

Our office is offering a FREE 15-minute consultation.
Give us a call Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm (310) 853-2907
www.juveniledependencyattorney.com

09/02/2026

I have just been served divorce papers, what’s next?
PART 2.

2. Emergency Factors (If Applicable)

If your divorce involves safety or stability concerns, your immediate next steps will change drastically:

· Domestic Violence: If domestic violence is involved, you can immediately ask for a domestic violence restraining order. A domestic violence restraining order attorney or dvro attorney can help you file for a temporary restraining order ex parte (as an

emergency without prior notice to the other side). This can force the abuser to move out immediately and strip them of custody. A permanent hearing must then be set within 21 days.

· Substance Abuse or Mental Health Issues: If your spouse has these issues, it is harder to prove. You must immediately go to court and file a request for orders. An emergency custody lawyer Los Angeles can guide you through gathering the necessary evidence for court.

· Social workers may get involved: Mark Tseselsky does both family law and juvenile dependency law so we can help you if your family is being investigated by Child Protective Services (CPS aka DCFS in LA County)

09/02/2026

I have just been served divorce papers, what’s next?
PART 1.

If you have just been served with divorce papers, what’s next depends heavily on your specific family situation. If you have a child, there are three key areas you will need to address. However, this process is divided into immediate needs and long-term resolutions.

Here is what you need to focus on next, broken down by the timeline of your case:

1. Immediate Concerns (What You Need Help With Right Away)

When the process gets going, you will need to handle immediate issues regarding your children and financial survival. If you are unsure of how to navigate these initial steps, consulting with a family law attorney or a divorce attorney can help you protect your rights.

· Custody and Visitation: You will need to address two types of custody:

o Legal Custody: Deciding who makes important decisions about the child (whether it will be shared jointly, given to only one parent, or shared with one parent having tie-breaking authority). If you need to secure decision-making rights, a qualified child custody attorney can assist you.

o Physical Custody: Determining how much time the child spends with each parent. The judge will look at the status quo and continuity for the children to make this choice. Parenting time is connected with support.

· Support: You will need to address financial support, which is typically calculated using a specialized computer program:

o Child Support: This is determined primarily by how much money each spouse makes (or is capable of making) and the percentage of parenting time each parent has. Because parenting time drastically impacts these figures, parents often fight over parenting time.

o Temporary Spousal Support: Calculated at the same time as child support using the same software program. But keep in mind that judges have a great deal of discretion and there are multiple factors determining spousal support.

08/07/2026

Happy National Paralegal Day! Learn more about the history and importance of the paralegal profession: https://bit.ly/3RPlGmm

08/07/2026

Grab your walking shoes and coffee and meet us for a morning walk along the beautiful Ventura Beach!

Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 9 am
Location: Ventura Beach Boardwalk, Downtown Ventura
Parking Address: 342 S California St, Downtown Ventura, CA
Meeting at the coffee kiosk on the boardwalk.

Description: Join us for an easy walk on the Ventura Beach boardwalk. We are going to meet next to the coffee kiosk on the boardwalk outside the parking structure (between Aloha Steak house and the Crowne Plaza Hotel).

Please RSVP by August 5, 2026, so we know to wait for anyone showing up a little late.

Family, Friends, and Legal Field services are welcome.