With her extensive experience in family law and civil cases, Elena Smolina will be a valuable asset to our clients and a key contributor to our continued growth and success.

Discovery in California child custody or divorce is a legally regulated process that allows either party to request documents and ask for information from the other party about their financial situation, expenses, income and lifestyle, and issues related to custody matters.

Understanding the Court's Authority to Order Vocational Assessments and Alternatives to Establishing Earning Capacity in Family Law Cases

Family Court Services (FCS) lasts about an hour or two. You will have about 30 minutes or so to give information about your children and your situation to the mediator. The best way to prepare is to have a custody and visitation plan.

Pets have traditionally been recognized as property in a divorce and like all other personal and financial assets awarded to one spouse or the other as their property in a divorce. Previously, California law generally required that courts divide all “community property” – property acquired during the marriage, including companion animals – equally between the disputing parties.

At Livingstone Law, APC, we understand that going through a divorce can often be an emotionally challenging and complex process. Our team is dedicated to assisting clients to navigate this…

The average cost of legal fees for a divorce is around $17,500 for a divorcing spouse with no children and around $26,000 for a divorcing spouse with kids.