Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in California?
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Grandparents can play a special role in the lives of their grandchildren. In fact, the United States Supreme Court recognized this truth when confronted with the request by grandparents for more visitation with their deceased son’s daughters than the children’s … more
The Final Nails in the Coffin: California Supreme Court Rejects Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher
In Another Planet Entertainment, LLC v. Vigilant Ins. Co., 15 Cal. 5th 1106 (2024), the California Supreme Court clarified that the actual or potential presence of COVID-19 on an insured’s premises generally does not constitute direct physical loss or damage … more
Insurance Coverage Issues Arising from Habitability Claims
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher Presented by Stephen L. Raucher | July 25, 2024 On July 25, 2024, Stephen L. Raucher, a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in real estate and insurance coverage, delivered an insightful webinar on Insurance Coverage Issues Arising from Habitability Claims … more
Managing Custody
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum When couples with children divorce, one of the most important issues that must be addressed is the custody of the children. Who will have the children and when? While that question may be simple, it is often the most difficult … more
Stephen L. Raucher Co-Authors Insurance Update for the Eleventh Straight Year
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher
Insurance Law is published by the State Bar Litigation Section in its California Litigation Review (2023 Edition), co-authored by RRB attorney Stephen L. Raucher, along with Michael Sohigian, who have provided insurance updates together for the eleventh consecutive year.
A Bad Opinion For Lawyers
in Civil Litigation by Timothy Reuben
Timothy D. Reuben’s article A Bad Opinion For Lawyers is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on April 15, 2024.
Who Gets the Dog?
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum As of January 1, 2019, the law that governs what happens to the family pet in a divorce changed. Pets had been treated as personal property that could be valued and “divided.” A family’s cat or dog — or iguana … more
Navigating Holiday And Vacation Time With Shared Custody
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum When parents get divorced, among the issues that must be addressed is how the children’s holiday and vacation time shall be shared by the parents. Not only are there summer break and three day holiday weekends to think about, but … more
Discarding the Reasonableness Standard in DVROs Muddies the Process
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Stephanie I. Blum and Timothy D. Reuben’s article Discarding the Reasonableness Standard in DVROs Muddies the Process is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on October 2, 2023.
What Becomes of the Family Residence in a Divorce?
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum Among the issues that often need to be addressed during divorce is what happens to the family residence. How does a couple divide the house? In California, unless there is a prenuptial agreement which governs how their property will be … more
Stephen L. Raucher Co-Authors Insurance Update for the Tenth Straight Year
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher Insurance Law is published by the State Bar Litigation Section in its California Litigation Review (2022 Edition), co-authored by RRB attorney Stephen L. Raucher, along with Michael Sohigian, who have provided insurance updates together for the tenth consecutive year.
Spousal Support: Factors That Affect Your Court-Ordered Payment
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum When couples split up, a question often pondered by both husbands and wives is how can I continue to afford my lifestyle. That is especially true in families where one spouse has given up a career to take care of … more
The Ins and Outs of Spousal Support In Divorce
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum When couples split up, both spouses ponder: How can I continue to afford my lifestyle? That is especially true in families where one spouse has given up a career to take care of the children and run the household. In … more
2022 Annual Insurance Update
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Stephen L. Raucher and Michael R. Sohigian presented their Annual Insurance Update though BHBA. The program examined the most important cases from 2022 regarding insurance coverage and bad faith, focusing in particular on liability and … more
Do Spouses Have Any Privacy Rights When Getting Divorced?
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum The Constitution of the State of California article 1, section 1 provides that people have a right to privacy. What happens to that right to privacy, however, when your spouse files for divorce? Does your constitutional right to privacy disappear … more