by Kali Perkins | Jul 22, 2026 | Court, Collaborative Law, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation
Courtroom and Zoom Court Etiquette A court appearance can be stressful, particularly if you have never been involved in a lawsuit before. The best way to reduce that stress is to know what is expected before the hearing begins. Whether you appear in person or by Zoom,... 
by Kali Perkins | Jul 13, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law
Financial Disclosures in a California Divorce One of the most common mistakes people make in a California divorce is treating financial disclosures like routine paperwork. They are not. Your Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure is often the first complete financial... 
by Kali Perkins | Jul 7, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law
Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure One of the first major milestones in a California divorce is the exchange of Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure, often called PDDs. This is also one of the most misunderstood parts of the process. Many people think the forms... 
by Kali Perkins | Jun 12, 2026 | Family Law, Restraining Orders
DVRO If you are facing domestic violence — or if you have been served with a restraining order — the legal consequences extend well beyond a simple “stay away” order. Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California (DVRO) can reshape your entire family... 
by Kali Perkins | Apr 2, 2026 | Family Law, Mediation
Introduction Picture this: it’s Sunday evening, and the handoff at the curb is already tense before a word is spoken. The kids are watching from the back seat, reading every clenched jaw and clipped response. This moment — repeated dozens of times a year —... 
by Kali Perkins | Mar 17, 2026 | Family Law, Divorce
Community Property and Property Division in California Divorce Overview For many people divorcing in California, property division is one of the most important financial parts of the case. California is a community property state, which generally means that property...