(0:00 – 0:31) Hi, everyone. Welcome to another Family Law Matters. I’m Dr. Michael Mantell, joining Bonnie Rabinovitch-Mantel, who’s the owner and managing partner of the Primus Family Law Group here in San Diego. … Read More
Pension Rights in California Divorce: Vested vs. Non-Vested Benefits
Q: Are pension benefits considered marital property in a California divorce? A: In California, the portion of a pension earned during the marriage is generally considered community property and is subject to division in divorce. … Read More
Are Mothers More Likely to Get Custody of the Children in California?
Q: Does California family law favor mothers over fathers in custody decisions? A: No. California law explicitly prohibits any preference for either parent based on gender. Under the Family Code, both mothers and fathers stand … Read More
Who gets the pets during a divorce?
(0:00 – 3:04) Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Michael Mantell with another Family Law Matters, joining Bonnie Rabinovitch Mantel, who is the owner and managing partner of the very esteemed Primus Family Law Group here in … Read More
Leaving California with your child after a divorce
(0:00 – 3:27) Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Michael Mantell, joining Bonnie Rabinovitch Mantel, who is the owner and managing partner of the Primus Family Law Group right here in San Diego. Hi Bonnie. Hi … Read More
Coparenting for the Summer
(0:00) Hi everyone, and welcome to another Family Law Matters. (0:04) I’m Dr. Michael Mantell, privileged to be joining Bonnie Rabinovitch-Mantel, (0:09) who is the owner and managing partner of the Primus Family Law Group. (0:14) Hi, Bonnie. (0:15) Hi, Michael. How … Read More
Name Change Questions Answered
(0:00 – 3:37) Welcome to Family Law Matters. I’m Dr. Michael Mantell, joining Bonnie Rabinovitch-Mantel, the owner and managing partner of the Primus Family Law Group right here in San Diego. Hi, Bonnie. Hi, Michael. … Read More
Child Custody Is About the Children, Not Punishing the Other Parent
Q: When parents divorce, is custody used as a way to “get back at” the other spouse? A: This is a common misconception, and one that California courts firmly reject. The legal standard governing every … Read More
Spousal Support Modifications: What You Should Know
(0:00 – 0:17) Hi, everyone, and welcome to another Family Law Matters. I’m Dr. Michael Mantell, always privileged to be joining Bonnie Rabinovitch-Mantel, who is the owner and managing partner of the Primus Family … Read More
Can a Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With?
Q: Does a child have the legal right to choose which parent they live with in California? A: Not exactly. California law does not give children the unilateral right to decide where they will live. … Read More