Mediation helps many couples resolve divorce issues, but what happens when there’s a history of domestic violence? In California, mediation is still possible in these cases, but the process changes to protect the safety of the person affected. Special rules apply in...
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Miller & Associates Attorneys Featured in Prestigious Publications
We are thrilled to share that Miller & Associates Attorneys has been featured in not one, but three prestigious publications: Fortune, Forbes, and Entrepreneur magazines! This opportunity allowed us to explain how “we focus on doing the right thing," for our...
High-profile California custody battle with Louis Tomlinson
Musician Louis Tomlinson, a California resident, has filed for joint custody of the 5-month-old son he had with Briana Jungworth. He is seeking equally divided physical and legal custody of the infant. The existing agreement has not been satisfactory to Tomlinson, who...
Parental alienation syndrome and abuse accusations
Some divorced parents in California may be victims of parental alienation syndrome, or they may have been accused of parental alienation when they were actually reporting legitimate child abuse. Parental alienation is a controversial concept in both legal and medical...
Summer plans, child custody and visitation
California parents who are divorced should be sure to think ahead to summer vacation plans. These will vary depending on the parenting plan and the age of the child. Even though school is out, there may actually be more social events, games and other things going on....
Frances Bean Cobain files for Divorce
Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of the late musician Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, has filed for divorce in California and is attempting to protect $450 million in assets from her husband. She married musician Isaiah Silver in June 2014. Court documents cite...
Idealism and reality in the child support system
California residents may agree that non-custodial parents should pay the child support that has been ordered to ensure that their youngsters have the care that they need. However, the goals of the system can be undermined by other issues. For example, a custodial...
Prolonged divorces and the effect on children
California parents who are ending their marriage should be aware of the various ways in which prolonging the process can affect their children. When parents plan a divorce, it usually involves long periods of intense discussions and conflict. Conflicted feelings...
Charlie Sheen seeks reduction in child support payments
California TV fans might have heard that actor Charlie Sheen has filed for a reduction of child support payments to ex-wife Denise Richards, claiming that his income has significantly declined. He also recently filed for a reduction in child support payments to former...
Divorced fathers and child support
When parents of young children go through a divorce in California, the father is often asked to pay child support to the mother. Fathers who are in this position should be proactive about family law issues so that they can be in the best position to defend their...