Expert Family Law Insights

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Making a holiday happy when your kids are with the other parent

At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn, we understand that the holidays can be...
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Thinking of divorce? Discard these common divorce myths.

With almost half of the country’s marriages ending in divorce, there are more than a...
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Reasons to consider joint custody

Californian parents have big questions to ask about future child-rearing plans through the divorce process....
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4 Reasons parents shouldn’t badmouth their ex

It’s completely natural and reasonable to feel negative toward your ex during a divorce. However,...
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Travel, taxes and back child support consequences

Falling behind on child support can result in many different challenges, from anxiety to the...
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What is financial abuse?

Like other forms of relationship abuse in California, financial abuse can and does occur across...
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What factors are considered when setting child support?

Whether you are currently going through the divorce process, or you are simply considering filing...
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WHAT DIFFERENT FORMS CAN ABUSE TAKE?

It can be difficult to recognize when you are a victim of domestic violence or...
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HOW DO I UNDERSTAND PARENTAL ALIENATION?

Like many divorced parents, you and your ex-spouse may have difficulty getting along. Things may...
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