Establishing Paternity in California
Establishing paternity in California helps fathers establish themselves as the legal and biological father of a child. If the parents were legally married when the [...]
The Effects of a Father on a Child’s Life
Historically, when people discussed and researched parenting, in the context of a divorce, the focus was predominantly on mothers as the children’s primary caregiver, and [...]
How to get your spouse to agree to mediation
Do you need to get your spouse to agree to mediation? Are you trying to solve disputes to no avail? Is your spouse refusing to [...]
Are there financial advantages to mediation?
Family law disputes are always unpleasant, and the thought of going to court can be overwhelming. This is where mediation, with its financial advantages and [...]
What’s the difference between lawyers and mediators?
If you are going through legal disputes, it may be important to use legal recourse and the guidance of experts. But with lawyers and mediators, [...]
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 [...]
What to expect in appellate court
Once you have made the decision to appeal the ruling in your family law case, you need to prepare yourself for the appellate court. This [...]