Posts Tagged ‘Legal Separation’

Myrlys Stockdale Becomes Certified Family Law Specialist

By on July 11, 2012 | Category: Blog | Tags: , , , , , , , |

The State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization has just certified local attorney Myrlys Stockdale as a legal specialist in family law. Ms. Stockdale, 47, is the managing attorney of the marriage and family law firm Stockdale Law Firm, Inc., located in El Dorado Hills and serving clients for the past nearly 10 years.

She is a family law mediator, and serves as court-appointed special master and court-appointed minor’s counsel in the Sacramento area.

According to the State Bar of California website, “California attorneys who are certified as specialists have taken and passed a written examination in their specialty field, demonstrated a high level of experience in the specialty field, fulfilled ongoing education requirements and been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.” Read more …

Voted Best Lawyer in El Dorado Hills

By on April 27, 2011 | Category: Blog | Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The Stockdale Law Firm is pleased to graciously accept the award of Best Lawyer/Law Firm in El Dorado Hills from the readers of the Village Life newspaper (in the April 27, 2011, Best of El Dorado Hills edition).

Our firm was founded by managing attorney Myrlys L. Stockdale in 2003. Since then, our presence in the El Dorado area has grown tremendously as has our fondness of the El Dorado Hills community we serve. Over the years, we have supported the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills, the El Dorado Hills Community Vision, Inc., the El Dorado Hills CSD, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and many other local groups and events. Read more …

Income and Expense Declarations (FL-150)

By on February 27, 2011 | Category: Blog | Tags: , , , , , , , |

Income and Expense Declarations (or Judicial Council FL-150) forms are used to determine a party’s monthly income and expenses, education and training, tax filing status, and the approximate values of his/her checking, savings, and investment accounts and personal and real property.

The Income and Expense Declaration can be required as part of the financial disclosures in a divorce or legal separation case, to file or respond to a support motion, or even at the request of theother party prior to the filing of a motion to modify support.  Read more …

Financial Disclosures (FL-150 & FL 142) Required in California Divorce

By on February 23, 2011 | Category: Blog | Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Both parties to a divorce or legal separation case in California are required by law to make certain financial disclosures to each other within a reasonable time after the initial papers (Petition and Response) are filed with the court. There are both preliminary and final disclosures.

In practice, it is strongly recommended that preliminary financial disclosures be completed and exchanged by both parties before moving forward with settlement negotiations. (How can you talk about dividing assets if you don’t have a complete picture of the community estate?)  Read more …

Low-Cost Guide to Filing for Divorce Now Available Online

By on January 31, 2011 | Category: Blog | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The first in a series of self-help family law guides is now available online here. The 56-page guide includes step-by-step instructions and all the state forms needed to file for divorce, legal separation or annulment in California. Instructions and forms for responding to a filing are also included. The cost is $25. Read more …

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