From the desk of Daniel R. Gold, Esq. TLD Partner What happens when a small business owner opts to "retire", transferring his business to Wife #2, and terminate his spousal support obligation to Wife #1? Take a look at the... Read more
From the desk of Daniel R. Gold, Esq. TLD Partner Alimony tax break killed in GOP tax plan This CNN article highlights a little mentioned feature of the proposed GOP Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that may change the face... Read more
From the desk of Daniel R. Gold, Esq. TLD Partner Here is a recent OC appellate case. What is the lesson? If a spouse needs support, do not hesitate to seek court assistance. Mendoza v. Cuellar Read more
From the desk of Daniel R. Gold, Esq. TLD Partner This recent appellate case from OC highlights what happens when you weave very tangled webs:Â County of Orange v. Cole. Read more
From the desk of Daniel R. Gold, Esq. TLD Partner This month's brief salutes summer by focusing on a "hot" topic - family law sanctions:Â Webb v. Webb Read more
From the desk of Daniel R. Gold, Esq. TLD Partner For this month, I am highlighting a California Supreme Court criminal court decision  called People v. Sanchez, from last year, that is beginning to have impact on expert testimony in... Read more
Probate matters in California have very strict procedural guidelines (governed by the Probate Code) on who has to receive notice of a petition, and for how long. The requirement are so strict, that people representing themselves can find them nearly... Read more