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
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
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
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
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
Divorce: What Happens When One Parent Wants To Move Away?
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Stephanie I. Blum’s article Divorce: What Happens When One Parent Wants To Move Away? is published in the July 2022 edition of Living Brentwood.
How to Divorce in the Best Interests of the Children: Part 2
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Stephanie I. Blum’s article How to Divorce in the Best Interests of the Children: Part 2 is published in the March 2022 edition of Living Brentwood.
Divorce: Keeping the Children Uppermost
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Stephanie I. Blum’s article Divorce: Keeping the Children Uppermost is published in the February 2022 edition of Living Brentwood.
Navigating a Difficult Divorce
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Stephanie I. Blum’s article Navigating a Difficult Divorce is published in the October 2021 edition of Living Brentwood.
Private Judge in Jolie/Pitt Case: No More Flawed Than Usual
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Timothy D. Reuben and Stephanie I. Blum’s article Private Judge in Jolie/Pitt Case: No More Flawed Than Usual is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on August 2, 2021.
Why Won’t The Court Free Britney?
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Timothy D. Reuben and Stephanie I. Blum’s article Why Won’t The Court Free Britney? is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on July 14, 2021.