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San Diego’s economy has grown increasingly dependent on biotech, life sciences, and technology companies, and with that growth has come a rise in equity compensation as part of employee pay packages. Stock options and restricted … Read More

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

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

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

When Yellowstone star Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner announced their divorce in 2023 after 18 years of marriage, the headlines weren’t just about Hollywood heartbreak. They became a real-time lesson in what happens when one spouse decides … Read More

Q: What makes Bonnie Rabinovitch-Mantel qualified to serve as a mediator? A: Bonnie is a California Certified Family Law Specialist, a credential held by fewer than one percent of California attorneys, with over 25 years … Read More

Child custody decisions are among the most important and emotional a family will ever face. Whether you’re working toward a cooperative parenting plan or preparing for a contested courtroom battle, having the right legal team … Read More

Court orders for child support, spousal support, custody, or visitation are not necessarily permanent. When life changes, your orders can too, but getting a modification right requires skill, strategy, and deep knowledge of California family … Read More