Law Offices of Kristen M. Gates

07/03/2023

11/20/2020

Here’s a little fun Friday for you all. For those of us in family law, please be advised that everything is operating a little slower than usual, from getting filings back to trial times to virtual hearings taking much longer than in-person appearances. If you’re open to negotiations, now is a great time to work things out collaboratively!

"We'll Be Back" performed by the federal trial and appellate judges in Houston and Galveston.

03/31/2020

In case you missed it: Guidelines on coparenting during the COVID-19 outbreak, from leaders in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and AFCC. Please share this with your colleagues and clients! http://ow.ly/LrmY50yVTpO

03/16/2020

The San Diego County Superior Court just released this bulletin regarding Court closures- please take note! My office will still be available for phone or video appointments and consultations, as usual. It's difficult, it's frustrating, it's certainly ramping up anxiety, but if we all buckle down at once, we should be able to get through this more quickly and save lives in the process.

12/05/2019

This is adorable.

https://www.facebook.com/13909267/posts/10114828048184510/?d=n

This is probably the cutest story you'll see all day.

07/29/2019

These might be worth looking into. Most of my clients currently use Our Family Wizard or Talking Parents.

If you're facing the end of marriage and beginning of divorce, these 7 apps can help with legal issues, sharing custody and getting over the sting.

03/21/2019

No, this was not my case, but it’s a good reminder to stay on top of all court orders! Always consult with a competent family law attorney if there has been a change of circumstances, reconciliation, etc.

A North San Diego County woman is suing her ex-husband for child support for their now 52-year-old daughter.

01/17/2019

https://www.facebook.com/129839432994/posts/10158207007612995/

Unhappy parents should not stay together “for the sake of the children”, as divorcing is less harmful if it takes place earlier in childhood, new research shows.

11/02/2018