Divorce and other family law matters can be lengthy affairs, often dragging on for months before final resolution. During that time, the parties need to make temporary decisions about managing their affairs, such as alimony and child support, until the divorce is finalized. California
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McKinley, Conger, Jolley & Galarneau, LLP is a mid-sized law firm based in Stockton, California, providing full-service legal representation across multiple practice areas. The firm handles matters in business and commercial law, employment law, family law, personal injury, land use and real estate, wealth and estate planning, and appellate advocacy. Their approach emphasizes client-centered and compassionate representation, with attorneys personally involved in cases to maintain close client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base including intergenerational clients and local community members, focusing on practical legal solutions tailored to individual needs. Their blog covers topics such as family law issues, digital evidence in divorce, visitation rights, and legal challenges faced by nontraditional families.
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Special Legal Issues for Nontraditional Families
Traditionally, the conception of a “family” has been two married, opposite-sex parents with children who are the biological offspring of both parents. While most households with children nationwide still fall into that category, according to census data, the concept of…
How to Trace Separate Property in a Divorce
The default rule of property division in California divorce is that community property is divided between the spouses 50/50. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, yes and no. While community property is divided 50/50, not all property is community property. Some…
The Perils of Interfering With Scheduled Parenting Time
California family law presumes that “frequent and continuing contact” with both parents after the parents have separated or divorced is in the best interest of children. Accordingly, the courts almost always order visitation (also known as “parenting time”) to preserve…
What Counts as a “Significantly Changed Circumstance” for Child Custody Modifications?
Life moves pretty fast. Unfortunately, the legal process tends to move pretty slowly. That disconnect can create problems in family law matters, particularly when one or both parents need to make changes to their child custody arrangements. While the easiest…
Key Factors That Can Affect Alimony Awards
Alimony, also known as “spousal support,” can be one of the most contentious issues in any divorce. One of the reasons why is that, unlike child support, California family law courts do not automatically order alimony; either spouse may request…
“What Would You Do?” – Lessons from Okonowsky v. Garland (2024)
(How Your Employee’s Personal Social Media Account Can Create a Hostile Work Environment.) You run a large company with a diverse workforce. A senior employee discovers that another manager, someone they interact with regularly, is operating a private Instagram account…
What Would You Do?
A Wake-Up Call for Employers – Lessons from Carranza v. City of Los Angeles (2025) One of your employees, a respected senior manager, learns while on vacation that a sexually explicit photo, falsely attributed to her, is being circulated among…
Why Some Divorces Go to Court and Others Don’t
Many clients are surprised to learn that few family law issues, including divorces, make their way into the courtroom. But “few” is more than “none,” and it’s not uncommon for certain divorce-related issues to require judicial intervention. But how do…
How Guardians ad Litem Work in California Family Law Cases
Divorces involving children can be complex, easily turning heated if the parents cannot come to an agreement on child custody, child support, or visitation issues. But amid the back-and-forth between the parents, who is looking out for the interests of…