What is mediation and how does it work?
When in a bitter lawsuit, people suggest going down the mediation route. But what is mediation? Read on to find out more from Westover Law, [...]
Why do you need a lawyer with appellate experience?
When you decide to appeal a family court judgment, you must work with a lawyer with appellate experience. Working in the appeals courts requires a [...]
What is an appeal by writ in family law?
There are two kinds of appeals: direct appeals and appeals by writ. A direct appeal is where the appellant follows the procedure for bringing their [...]
Deadlines for appealing family court judgments
When appealing a family court judgment, it is of paramount importance that you file your appeal on time. Failure to do so will mean that [...]
Alternatives to appealing your child support judgement
If you disagree with a child maintenance award, you have a couple of options available to you which may be more appropriate and have more [...]
Appellate Court Process: What Happens and What to Expect
Appealing a family law ruling in California is a formal, multi-stage legal process, not a second chance at trial. The Court of Appeal reviews only [...]
Under what circumstances can you appeal child maintenance?
Child support rulings have far-reaching consequences for you and your children, so it is vital that the decision is as fair and equitable as possible. [...]
How do I appeal child support awards?
If an order for child support is deemed to be too high or too low, a parent can file an appeal. Appealing child support decisions, [...]
Appealing an alimony decision
Appealing an alimony decision is possible if you feel that the decision is unreasonable. The critical point is that you can’t appeal simply because you [...]
Is Spousal Support Considered an Income in California?
When preparing your income tax returns, you may have wondered, “When is spousal support considered an income?” In an effort to conform with the Tax [...]