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
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
Can You Challenge a Premarital Agreement? What Kevin Costner’s Divorce Taught Us
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
Why Choose Bonnie Rabinovitch-Mantel and Primus Family Law Group to Mediate Your Divorce?
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
Why Choose Primus Family Law Group for Your Custody Matter?
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
Why Primus Family Law Group Should Handle Your Modification
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
Are Mothers More Likely to Get Child Custody in San Diego? What Every Father Needs to Know
Q: Is it true that mothers automatically get custody of the children in a San Diego divorce? This is one of the most persistent myths we hear from fathers walking through our Mission Valley door, … Read More
The Effects of Social Media on Relationships and Divorce
(0:00 – 2:33) Welcome to Family Law Matters. I’m Dr. Michael Mantell, privileged to be joining Bonnie Rabinovitch Mantel, who is the owner and managing partner of the Primus Family Law Group here in San … Read More
Prenuptial Agreements in San Diego: Protect Your Assets Before Marriage
Bonnie A. Rabinovitch-Mantel, California Certified Family Law Specialist | Primus Family Law Group Even superheroes aren’t bulletproof when it comes to divorce. By now, most of us have followed the headline-making split between Hugh Jackman … Read More
Why Do I Need a Lawyer for My Family Law Case?
(0:00 – 0:18) Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Michael Mantell. Welcome to another Family Law Matters. I’m privileged to be joining Bonnie Rabinovitch Mantel, who is the owner and managing partner of the Primus Family Law … Read More