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Custody battles can be incredibly challenging for co-parents, especially when they disagree on what constitutes an appropriate custody arrangement for their child. In today's blog, we're covering ...

If you're engaged in a child custody dispute, at some point you'll need to draft a parenting plan. Parenting plans lay out the terms for custody arrangements, so the more comprehensive and ...

Whether you're going through a divorce or navigating a paternity case, getting involved in a child custody battle can be nervewracking. The outcome of a custody case can set the tone for parent-child ...

How Child Support Is Calculated In California, courts will calculate the amount of child support a parent owes according to the statewide uniform guidelines outlined in California Family Code § 4050 ...

When couples divorce, it is not uncommon for one or both spouses to enter another marriage sooner or later down the road. However, what happens to spousal support, otherwise known as spousal support, ...

Child Support refers to a support obligation owing on behalf of a child or an amount owing to a county for reimbursement of public assistance paid on behalf of a child. The California Family Code ...

In a blog we wrote about the impact of COVID-19 on the US divorce rate, we discussed how COVID-19 has effectively monopolized 2020 for many Americans. As parents prepare for the 2020/2021 school year, ...

For most Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has monopolized 2020. From an unexpected financial crisis to lengthy stay-at-home orders and quarantines, the pandemic has impacted our day-to-day lives in ...

As we are all aware, the times are unprecedented. The global pandemic has resulted in extended physical distancing and has had a significant impact on our economy. Though it may feel as if some ...

Many people considering divorce don’t know there are multiple types of divorces. The different types are designed to accommodate the different circumstances couples find themselves in when looking to ...

If your spouse has filed a petition with the court to end your marriage, they must have you served with a copy of the divorce papers. This means that someone other than your spouse will deliver a copy ...

This is one of the most commonly asked questions about the California divorce process, and understandably so. A divorce can be a difficult and highly emotional process so understanding when you will ...

What Is Domestic Abuse? This article defines domestic violence in California under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act and relevant case law. Anyone can be a victim or perpetrator of domestic ...

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men across the country. Often, abuse ...

Court Ordered Drug Testing in Child Custody Cases Child custody is often a highly contested issue in many family law proceedings. When there are allegations of a parent’s drug or alcohol abuse, ...

Many people considering divorce don’t know there are multiple types of divorces. The different types are designed to accommodate the different circumstances couples find themselves in when looking to ...

What Is Domestic Abuse? This article defines domestic violence in California under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act and relevant case law. Anyone can be a victim or perpetrator of domestic ...

Separate Property vs. Community Property in California In a divorce case, a court must tackle issues involving the division of property between the parties. In California, issues of property division ...

At trial, plaintiff lawyers often craft a trial theme aimed at evoking sympathy for the plaintiff and anger towards the defendant. To effectively respond, the defense team must identify and deploy ...

Attorney Nicole Whyte, who is the CEO and Founding Partner of Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, has been named as a 2023 Director at Large candidate for the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). Four such ...

We are honored to share that Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP Partner John O'Meara and Partner Nicole Whyte are featured speakers on individual panels at the Consulegis World Conference in the ...

When one spouse pays off his or her student loan debt during marriage, questions may be raised upon divorce as to whether the community should be reimbursed for such payments. Recently, a California ...

As we are all aware, the times are unprecedented. The global pandemic has resulted in extended physical distancing and has had a significant impact on our economy. Though it may feel as if some ...

Misconceptions abound surrounding prenuptial agreements. Marriage blogs and advice columns often push back against the need for a prenup, asking questions like, "why would you want to discuss terms ...

Over the years, Premarital Agreements have become increasingly popular. While Premarital Agreements may have once been considered a “taboo,” they are now a common part of the wedding-planning ...

23 Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumi have been named the Best of the Bar in 2014 by the San Diego Business Journal. In the Best of the Bar issue, 201 lawyers were chosen as the most outstanding in ...

Former American Idol and Dancing With the Stars judge Paula Abdul may not be relying just on positivity to look great at age 51. The former choreographer and singer is suing a tanning and weight-loss ...

The outcome of your property division case could seriously impact your financial stability for years or even decades post-divorce. As a business owner, you may be wondering how your enterprise plays ...

A property division dispute is often the lengthiest, most combative part of a divorce (especially when the divorcees don't share children). The outcome of your property division case can severely ...

What Is Quasi-Community Property in California? Under California Family Code § 125, "quasi-community property" is defined as: “All real or personal property, wherever situated, acquired before or ...

What Is Quasi-Community Property in California? Under California Family Code § 125, "quasi-community property" is defined as: “All real or personal property, wherever situated, acquired before or ...

After 7 days of trial, Newport Beach attorney Keith Bremer convinced the jury in Rodarte v. Alta Dena (LASC Case No. BC513096) to unanimously rule in favor of their client, Defendant Alta Dena. Mr. ...

Permanent Spousal Support When the court orders one party to pay for the financial support of the other after divorce, it is considered a “permanent” spousal support award. Under California Family ...

Under California law, a court may award spousal support to help a financially disadvantaged party cover the living expenses in line with the marital standard of living. Courts define the “marital ...

Rules Under the Old Spousal Support Tax Deduction Before this specific provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted at the beginning of the year, individuals who were obligated to pay spousal ...

When one spouse pays off his or her student loan debt during marriage, questions may be raised upon divorce as to whether the community should be reimbursed for such payments. Recently, a California ...