What is the Moore-Marsden Rule? The Moore-Marsden Rule refers to the names of two separate court cases decided by the California Supreme Court two years apart. The first case was known as the Marriage of Moore decided in 1980 and the second case was the Marriage of...
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The Brown Rule in Dividing Retirement Benefits in California Divorce Cases
The Brown rule refers to the 1976 case of Marriage of Brown. This rule is also known in the legal community as the “Time Rule.” The prevalent perception regarding this case is that it established a rule regarding the division of community property. The rule was...
Fiduciary Duties Of Spouses Before And After Divorce
When we talk about the relationship of a husband and a wife, there are a few things that are worth noting. Marriage is one of the most sacred unions, and is highly regarded in society. When it comes to spouses, the both of them carry the highest duties towards each...
How To Draft An Effective Family Law Declaration for Court
Family law declarations prepared for court are often the first impression you can make on the judge in your divorce or child custody case, so you should try and make that first impression as effective as possible. The judge is the person who is going to decide your...
A Cheating Spouse Can Be Caught By Bank and Credit Card Charges
The process of realizing your married life is over can be a difficult one. Especially for those that have a hunch that their spouse is cheating on them, you want to prove that in fact your husband or wife is seeing another person. Beyond hiring a private detective or...
Coercion’s Role in Domestic Violence in California
If you don’t think coercion plays a role in domestic violence in California, think again. This tactic may cost you your visitation rights with the children. While many people work hard at their jobs and their relationships with significant others and get ahead on...