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
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.
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
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.
The Intersection Between Family Law and Estate Planning
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Stephanie I. Blum co-presented a continuing legal education program entitled “The Intersection Between Family Law and Estate Planning.” The program explored and guided participants through the rules, complexities, challenges and opportunities arising from the overlap … more
Valuing the Professional Goodwill of an Attorney in Divorce
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Timothy D. Reuben and Stephanie I. Blum’s article Valuing the Professional Goodwill of an Attorney in Divorce is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on October 4, 2019.
Recent Developments in Family Law: Stock Options Must Be Considered Income
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
It is well-established under California family law that stock options granted as part of a parent’s employment compensation constitute “income” under Family Code Section 4058(a) and must be used to calculate support. Until In re Marriage of Macilwaine, 26 Cal. … more
Recent Developments in Family Law: Evidence Code Section 622 Can’t Be Used to Circumvent the Requirements of Family Code Section 1615
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
In In re Marriage of Clarke & Akel (2018) 2018 Cal.App. LEXIS 57, the First Appellate District, Division Five, confronted a potential conflict between Family Code Section 1615 and Evidence Code Section 622. Family Code Section 1615(c)(2) states that a … more
Recent Developments in Family Law: A Spouse’s Disclosure Obligations as a Fiduciary Depend on Their Agreement
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
The California Court of Appeal recently published a case regarding a spouse’s fiduciary duty in the marriage partnership. In In re Marriage of Kamgar (2017) 18 Cal.App.5th 136, the Fourth Appellate District, Division Three affirmed the trial court’s award to … more