Domestic violence (“DV”) is a potential game-changer in child custody contests. In 2014’s Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2089, the Legislature expressly declared, among other findings, “[t]here is a positive correlation between [DV] and child abuse, and children, even when they are not physically assaulted, suffer deep and lasting emotional, health, and behavioral effects from exposure to […]
As 2019 nears, the window is closing to timely advise clients about various family law considerations under the 2018 federal tax law overhaul. For instance, prospective payors of spousal support might be unhappy to learn too-late that it will no longer be deductible. Clients with pre- or post-nuptial agreements (“PNAs”) might wish to now become […]
Ruston Imming was recently named by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Family Law. Achieving Certified Specialist status is a major mid-career accomplishment. The designation reflects a level of substantive knowledge, dedication and achievement demonstrated by only the top family law attorneys. To become a Certified Specialist, Ruston was […]
Herring Law Group supports a variety of family- and family law-related charitable organizations. Prominent among them are Casa Serena, in Santa Barbara, and Levitt Quinn, in Los Angeles County. Casa Serena's mission is to "help women and their families recover from addiction by providing evidence-based treatment services while building community, instilling self-determination, and empowering them […]