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How Does a Stay-Away Order Work in a California Domestic Violence Case?
10/17/2026

How Does a Stay-Away Order Work in a California Domestic Violence Case?

A stay-away order requires the restrained person to maintain a specified distance from protected people and designated places. The order may cover a residence, workplace, school, vehicle, childcare facility, or other location connected to the protected person’s safety. The Written Distance Control...

Can Contact Through Friends or Relatives Violate a California Restraining Order?
10/17/2026

Can Contact Through Friends or Relatives Violate a California Restraining Order?

A domestic violence restraining order may prohibit both direct and indirect contact. When indirect contact is forbidden, sending a message through a friend, relative, child, coworker, or online intermediary can violate the order even if the restrained person never communicates personally with the pr...

What Is a Case Management Conference in a California Family Law Case?
10/17/2026

What Is a Case Management Conference in a California Family Law Case?

When a family law case is filed, the legal process involves more than simply submitting paperwork and waiting for a final judgment. Throughout the case, the court may schedule hearings designed to monitor the progress of the litigation, address procedural issues, and encourage efficient resolution.....

Can a California Parenting Plan Regulate a Child’s Phone and Tablet Use?
10/17/2026

Can a California Parenting Plan Regulate a Child’s Phone and Tablet Use?

Phones, tablets, watches, and gaming devices allow children to communicate across households, but they can also create disputes about monitoring, screen time, and interference with parenting. A California custody order may establish reasonable digital-communication rules tailored to the child’s we...

How Should Holidays Be Divided in a California Parenting Plan?
10/17/2026

How Should Holidays Be Divided in a California Parenting Plan?

Holiday schedules often generate conflict because they interrupt the regular parenting rotation and involve travel, traditions, and extended family. A detailed California parenting plan should identify which schedule controls and define each holiday precisely. Holiday Time Usually Overrides the Regu...

How Are Executive Deferred-Compensation Plans Divided in a California Divorce?
10/17/2026

How Are Executive Deferred-Compensation Plans Divided in a California Divorce?

Highly compensated employees and executives may participate in nonqualified deferred-compensation arrangements sometimes called “top-hat” plans. These plans differ from ordinary pensions and retirement accounts, and their treatment in divorce depends on when the benefit was acquired, what servic...

What Is a Sunset Provision in a California Parenting Plan?
10/17/2026

What Is a Sunset Provision in a California Parenting Plan?

A sunset provision states when a particular parenting schedule will end or be suspended, usually after a specified absence, event, or period of nonuse. It can prevent an outdated order from suddenly requiring extended parenting time after the child and parent have lost familiarity. Old Schedules May...

What Is a Step-Up Parenting Plan in California?
10/17/2026

What Is a Step-Up Parenting Plan in California?

A step-up parenting plan gradually increases a parent’s time with a child after specified stages or conditions are satisfied. These plans are often considered for very young children, parents rebuilding a relationship after a long absence, or situations in which immediate extended visits may be to...

Are Employer-Subsidized Retiree Health Benefits Divisible in a California Divorce?
10/17/2026

Are Employer-Subsidized Retiree Health Benefits Divisible in a California Divorce?

Retiree health coverage can have substantial economic value, especially when comparable private insurance would be expensive or unavailable. Whether that value is divisible in a California divorce depends on the plan, how the coverage was acquired, and whether the employee must continue paying for i...

What California Parents Should Know About Virtual Visitation and Technology in Custody Cases
10/17/2026

What California Parents Should Know About Virtual Visitation and Technology in Custody Cases

Technology has become an important part of modern parenting, especially when parents live apart. Video calls, text messages, email, and other forms of electronic communication can help children maintain meaningful relationships with both parents between in-person visits. As a result, many California...

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