Posts by Gerald A. Maggio, Esq.
8 Tips on How To Effectivity Co-Parent During Covid-19
With the Covid-19 pandemic spreading in California and the United States, and the current Stay-At-Order order in California, many divorced parents with minor children are very anxious and concerned about the health and well-being of their children now more than ever. Covid-19 at this point has impacted every aspect of daily life, and schools have…
Read MoreWhat To Know About Filing Documents With Orange County Family Court During Covid-19 Crisis
BREAKING NEWS: This information supplements the previous 3/23/2020 order of the Orange County Superior Court. Pursuant to the 3/24/2020 order of the Orange County Superior Court, as a result of COVID-19, Orange County Family Law Court is temporarily closed. All non-emergency matters through June 1st are being continued by order of the Court. For domestic…
Read MoreWhat To Know About The Effect of Covid-19 On Orange County Family Law Cases
BREAKING NEWS: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the State of California and Orange County has ordered all family law hearings scheduled between now and June 1, 2020 to be continued to dates beyond June 1st, effective March 23, 2020. The court will schedule Status Conferences for those cases with pending hearings and “trail” the pending…
Read MoreViolations of Court Orders: Should You Call 911?
When your ex violates the court ordered custody and/or visitation or denies your parenting time, you may wonder if the most efficient way to deal with the situation is to call the police department. Unfortunately, enforcement of a divorce decree can be tricky and tends to depend on the mindset of local law enforcement. Generally…
Read MoreDoes a Stepparent Have a Shot at Getting Legal Decision Making?
Did you know that less than 50% of kids in the United States under 18 years old live in a “traditional family” household (Pew Research Center)? In today’s society, 15% of children live with parents who are in a remarriage. And 6% of children live with a stepparent (2013 Current Population Survey). The National Healthy…
Read More5 Things to Avoid During a Legal Separation
When a married couple enters into a legal separation, they typically have a goal in mind. They may be entering a legal separation as a step towards obtaining a divorce or they may be entering into a legal separation as a means of restoring their marriage. If you are recently separated or considering a legal…
Read More2 Common Exceptions to ‘Status Quo’ Under California Child Custody Laws
In a child custody case, it’s extremely important for parents interested in custody to be aware that what is currently the status quo may sometimes remain the status quo. For example, if two parents have a schedule, they have been following for a substantial amount of time that has apparently worked for their children, the…
Read MoreWho is Responsible for Paying Divorce Attorney’s Fees?
The general rule for attorneys’ fees and who pays them is that each party pays their own attorney. In some other jurisdictions it is regular practice for the “loser” to be held responsible for the “winner’s” attorney fees, but that is not the American rule. However, even though it isn’t the rule, one party may…
Read MoreWhat is a Default Divorce?
In California if you do not respond to a spouse’s petition for divorce or separation or you file a response and come to an agreement, the case will be considered a default divorce or uncontested case. In a true default divorce, you give up any right to have a say in your divorce or separation.…
Read MoreCould Where You Live Make it More Likely You Will Experience Divorce?
Have you ever considered whether or not where you live may make it more likely that you will experience divorce? What about your occupation? What about…all the other little bits and pieces that make up your life? How are they all working together to the benefit or detriment of your marriage? In case you have…
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