Family-friendly law firm that is affordable, approachable, and efficient. Michelle Sherwood is one of the founding partners of R & S Law Group, APC.
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The firm services Orange County. We understand that you have a lot of choices when choosing a family law attorney in Orange County. To find out why R & S Law Group is the right choice for you, contact us today for a FREE consultation with one of our attorneys
https://www.randslawgroup.com/can-trust-attorney-warning-signs-look/
As your court date draws near, do you have everything checked off? How about your attorney? Do you feel he/she has prioritized your case and helped set it on the right track? Despite what popular jokes might assert, attorneys are just people. This means some are good at their jobs while others, well...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/correlation-major-life-events-divorce/
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly proven itself as a major life disruptor, with the virus continuing to spread for over half a year. The added stresses and challenges have certainly led to higher divorce rates in California, and across the U. S. This inspired our blog post for today, where we deci...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/many-essential-workers-dealing-tough-custody-issues/
These days, essential workers find themselves between a rock and a hard place. Many are exposing themselves to a potentially deadly and poorly misunderstood virus just to pay their bills. There’s little or no additional hazard pay, and many of these jobs don’t have the highest pay to begin with....
https://www.randslawgroup.com/retirement-accounts-divorce-options/
For those who are looking to get a divorce in CA and are close to the age of retirement, one question always pops up: what happens to my retirement accounts when we split up? Considering the high value of these types of assets, the concern is certainly justified. As we’ve explained, assets are gen...
R & S Law Group, APC updated their information in their About section.
https://www.randslawgroup.com/adopting-single-person-ca-know/
When people think of adoptions, they think of parents looking to provide a home for a child in their shared household. They don’t often picture single people adopting but lately, more and more single people have been taking upon this responsibility. Recent data shows that annually, around 15,000 s...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/school-choice-disagreements-litigation-factors-play/
Divorced parents often butt heads over many topics, and school choice is no exception to this. After all, where your child goes to school is a major life decision that impacts everyone involved. You might not hear this topic much in dramatic court TV shows or movies, but school choice often leads to...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/breaking-video-call-covid-19-pushing-virtual-divorce/
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many courts across CA remain closed for divorce proceedings. This has stalled or outright stopped many divorce proceedings, which comes with its own major life interruptions on top of other COVID-19 restrictions. That said, many hearings are still happening virt...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/dealing-narcissist-divorce/
These days, the word narcissist is tossed around without caution. But just because the word is overused doesn’t mean there aren’t lots of people with narcissistic tendencies out there. This manifests itself in traits such as arrogance, manipulative behaviors, and more. Can people help being a na...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/child-custody-faqs-emergency-screenings/
In California, a parent might be summoned to the family law courts for an emergency screening. This means that the courts have a reason to believe an immediate emergency exists involving a child, one that threatens his/her health or welfare. Thus, they want to conduct a quick investigation and make....
https://www.randslawgroup.com/ex-parte-court-motion/
In California, it’s possible for someone to request an emergency court hearing or order. This is known as an ex parte motion, and is only reserved for situations that justify urgency. If granted, the judge then executes an ex parte order. Many judges are hesitant to execute an ex parte order, part...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/legal-distinctions-marriage-domestic-partnerships/
In California, domestic partnerships are afforded the same rights and benefits, as well as obligations, that are afforded to a traditional marriage. This includes all rights involving raising a child, protections for a partner if the other one passes away, the right to adopt, the right to own commun...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/legal-ma*****na-child-custody-case/
In California, it’s legal for adults aged 21 and older to partake in recreational ma*****na. This is a huge sigh of relief for users, and is considered by many a major milestone in progressive drug policy in the US. While you can now legally use ma*****na in the appropriate settings, scenarios tha...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/additional-california-custody-tips-know/
Custody battles and other related matters are possibly some of the most challenging facets of any divorce. Parents often fight passionately to make sure they end up on the “winning side.” While being concerned about your children’s future is reasonable, many parents take their behavior to an e...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/divorces-unexpected-challenges-might-face/
Over the years, divorce rates have remained steady and even climbed with some demographics. These days, researchers estimate that 1 in 2 marriages will end in divorce, which includes about 40% of all new marriages. As family law attorneys, we’ve helped countless clients work through their divorce ...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/technology-co-parenting-asset-detriment/
Previously, we’ve looked at ways in which you can use technology to bridge the gap between you and your children, especially after a divorce. Today, we’re continuing this topic from a slightly different perspective. As many recent studies have highlighted, technology can be beneficial in helping...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/tips-handling-home-equity-divorce/
In California, the cost of real estate can be astronomical. This is why so many people go in with their partner when making such large investments, and it’s not unusual for married couples to have shared equity of a home or property. This can lead to complications if and when divorce is on the tab...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/reviewing-benefits-mediation-child-custody-outcomes/
We’ve covered the benefits of mediation before, but today we want to focus on child custody outcomes specifically. Over time, we’ve observed that parents who opt for mediation tend to enjoy better and healthier outcomes when compared to those who have a full-on custody battle. While we realize t...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/dont-make-common-child-support-mistakes/
Paying for and keeping up with child support payments can be tricky, especially when you look at how quickly the courts act to penalize parents who miss a payment or make a mistake. These rules are understandably designed to ensure parents are providing for their children’s needs at all times, but...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/spouse-wants-divorce/
Divorce is usually initiated by one party, even if both partners feel the same way about the future of the marriage. Of course, there are cases where someone is blindsided by the prospect of divorce. Whether you see it coming or not, being on the receiving end of a petition for divorce can be nerve-...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/taking-fast-lane-can-expedite-divorce-ca/
As we’ve discussed plenty of times on here, divorce is a complicated and lengthy process that can lead to unpredictable outcomes. Simply put, no one enjoys the legal process of getting a divorce. This often leads to clients asking us about a fast lane. Are there any options for couples who are loo...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/childless-divorce-works-kids-arent-involved/
These days, divorce is always a possibility for many couples. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as the increased rate of divorce over the years means that people aren’t willing to stay with someone who makes them unhappy. Nonetheless, with an all around 50% divorce rate across the nation, it c...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/parental-interference-need-know/
Winning a custody battle or coming to a resolution is an important step in helping you and your loved ones move past your divorce. However, this milestone doesn’t always mark the end of all custody disputes. While both parents are legally obligated to follow through with the established agreement,...
https://www.randslawgroup.com/custody-order-violations-ca-things-know/
At R & S Law Group, LLP, we spend a lot of time helping our clients through a variety of custody issues. Whether they’re looking to establish a custody plan, want to modify an existing plan, or are dealing with an ex who refuses to follow through on their end of the obligations, we strive …
https://www.randslawgroup.com/ask-family-law-attorney-arbitration-right-divorce/
As you prepare for your upcoming divorce in CA, it’s likely that you’ve heard of or even explored alternate dispute resolutions. After all, typical divorce proceedings can be slow and expensive, and sometimes a divorce lends itself to a simplified process. Today, we’re looking at one of these ...
http://www.randslawgroup.com/destination-divorce-good-idea/
These days, destination divorces are more popular than ever before. Mixing pleasure with what is otherwise an emotionally trying time might seem like an odd match-up, but the popularity of these services suggests otherwise. While certainly appealing, we think there are potential downsides to destina...
http://www.randslawgroup.com/parental-alienation-warning-signs/
People expect relief once the dust settles on their divorce, and this is often the case for many of our clients. However, a formal end to the legal dispute doesn’t always mean the end of conflict, especially when children are involved. Today, we want to talk about one tactic that is often employed...
http://www.randslawgroup.com/dealing-spouses-addiction/
Addictions come in many forms and can center on drugs, gambling, shopping, s*x, and more. When a person’s spouse is struggling with an addiction, this can have devastating effects on every member of the family. This can especially difficult for the addict’s partner, as they often feel responsibl...
http://www.randslawgroup.com/discussions-divorce-table-topics-avoid/
At R & S Law Group, LLP, we often advocate for working with the other party during divorce proceedings in order to come up with mutually-beneficial agreements. However, this doesn’t mean that you should approach the soon-to-be-ex and run your mouth without giving it much thought. The reason for th...
http://www.randslawgroup.com/social-media-can-will-used-ca-divorce-court/
Everyone is on social media, from the friendly neighbor to upcoming presidential candidates and more. While social media makes it easy for all of us to stay connected, it also creates an unprecedented level of visibility. It’s not hard to snoop around or track down people’s posts even when they....
http://www.randslawgroup.com/reviewing-components-divorce-proceedings-california/
Today, we thought it would be helpful if we offered a brief “crash course” of what divorce proceedings consist of in California. There are multiple steps to the typically lengthy divorce proceeding, all designed to address the following: child custody/visitation arrangements, child support arran...
http://www.randslawgroup.com/verbal-agreements-recognized-california-family-law-courts/
At R & S Law Group, we get this question a lot: are verbal agreements considered legally valid? Many couples address the possibility of divorce long before it happens, and it isn’t uncommon for them to establish potential divorce agreements. The thing is, most of these discussions occur in person ...
http://www.randslawgroup.com/corresponding-ex-say-text-email-matters/
Family law matters are always emotionally-charged, and tempers can get the best of anyone. To err is human, but impressions are key when you’re dealing with contested matters involving divorce, child custody, etc. This is why, today, we want to remind everyone that what you say over text, email, t...
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