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# Naimish & Lewis, APC

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- [What’s the Difference Between a Preliminary and Final Declaration of Disclosure?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/whats-the-difference-between-a-preliminary-and-final-declaration-of-disclosure/) - Discovering the difference between Preliminary and Final Declaration of Disclosure in divorce or separation cases - key stages explained.
- [How Cash Gifts and Inheritances Impact Child Support Calculations in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/gifts-inheritance-and-child-support/) - Learn how cash gifts and inheritances impact child support in California. Get expert legal advice to ensure accurate child support calculations.
- [Conservatorship for Adults in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/conservatorship-for-adults-in-california/) - Conservatorship refers to an individual appointed by the court to care for and make decisions on behalf of another adult who is incapacitated or incompetent.
- [Pot Trust Definition: Understanding the Family Pot Trust](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/trusts/family-pot-trust/) - What is a pot trust? Learn how a family pot trust works, key benefits, and whether it’s right for your estate plan. Serving San Diego families.
- [Interspousal Transfer Deed California: Protecting Community Property During Refinance](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/signing-deeds-for-better-interest-rates-whos-property-is-it-now/) - Signing an interspousal transfer deed in California for a refinance can impact community property. Understand transmutation of property California law and protect your assets.
- [What is the Probate Bond?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/probate/what-is-the-probate-bond/) - Protect your estate and beneficiaries with a probate bond. Understand the role of the bond, when it's required, and how to navigate the bonding process. Get expert advice on California probate law.
- [Capacity in Estate Planning](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/capacity-in-estate-planning/) - Testamentary Capacity applies to wills and simple trusts. Contractual applies to the execution of POA, Advance Health Care Directives, and or Complex Trusts.
- [Epstein Credits & Watts Charges in California Divorce](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/reimbursements-epstein-credits-and-watts-charges/) - Learn about Epstein Credits in California divorce, how they relate to reimbursements for community debt payments, and how they differ from Watts charges. Protect your finances.
- [Divorce and Your 401(k) Retirement Plan: Understanding Division and Implications in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/divorce-and-your-401k/) - Navigating 401k division in your California divorce? Learn about community property, QDROs, and protecting your retirement assets with Naimish Lewis Law in CA.
- [What Is The California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act CUTMA?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-is-cutma/) - California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (CUTMA): an alternative estate planning tool available in California to transfer any type of property to a minor.
- [What is a Limited Conservatorship?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-is-a-limited-conservatorship/) - Discover the power of limited conservatorship in California for your special needs child. Learn the process, benefits, and how Naimish & Lewis can support you.
- [When Do You Need a Conservatorship? And What Type Should You Get?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/when-do-you-need-a-conservatorship/) - When trying to decide whether a conservatorship is the right option for the individual who needs help an attorney should be consulted regarding the specific factual circumstances in each case.
- [What is a Living Trust and Do You Need One?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/trusts/do-i-need-a-living-trust/) - Estate Planning: Beyond Wills. Secure Your Legacy & Avoid Probate in California. A Living Trust offer benefits for asset management & distribution after death.
- [What to Expect During Probate](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-to-expect-during-probate/) - Get a clear overview of the California probate process, including executor duties, probate fees, asset lists, and estate planning tips to minimize probate.
- [Do I Still Need an AB Trust?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/trusts/do-i-still-need-an-ab-trust/) - Wondering if you still need an AB trust? Learn how estate tax portability and changing exemptions impact married couples’ estate planning in 2025.
- [Holographic Wills in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/holographic-wills-in-california/) - Holographic Will vs. Formal Will: Which One is Right for You in California? Weigh the simplicity of handwritten wills against the security of formal plans.
- [Disinheritance and No-Contest Clauses in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/disinheritance-and-no-contest-clauses-in-california/) - California Estate Planning: Disinheritance & Challenges. Will a No-Contest Clause Protect Your Wishes? Don't Let Will Challenges Disrupt Your Estate Plan.
- [Breaking Down Terms in Estate Planning](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/breaking-down-terms-in-estate-planning/) - Simple definitions of the terms frequently used in estate planning to help you gain a better understanding when you are considering drafting an estate plan.
- [Probate and Missing Heirs](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/probate-and-missing-heirs/) - Complications can arise during probate when a beneficiary in the will, or a person who is entitled to inherit when no valid will exists, cannot be located.
- [What's My Domicile?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/whats-my-domicile/) - Determining your domicile or primary residence determines which state's laws must be followed when creating and executing estate planning documents.
- [What is a Heggstad Petition?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-is-a-heggstad-petition/) - A Heggstad petition is a legal way to include assets outside of a trust after it has become irrevocable, thus avoiding probate.
- [Who Gets Paid First During Probate?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/who-gets-paid-first-during-probate/) - A common question that arises during probate is “who gets paid first?” Probate Code Section 11420 lays out the basic order in which debts must be paid.
- [Do I Need a Generation-Skipping Trust?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/do-i-need-a-generation-skipping-trust/) - A generation-skipping trust can assure that assets are held in a family for at least two generations. and can also be a useful tool in minimizing estate taxes.
- [The Intersection of Dying Intestate and Guardianships](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/dying-intestate-and-guardianship/) - Dying intestate can have serious legal implications and can lead to unintended outcomes, disputes, and complications when administering the estate.
- [Property Tax Assessment and Estate Planning](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/property-tax-assessment-and-estate-planning/) - Rising property values in California lead to higher property tax burdens for buyers/transferees due to reassessment.
- [Trust Administration: How to Ensure Your Trust is Administered According to Your Wishes](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/trusts/trust-administration-how-to-ensure-your-trust-is-administered-according-to-your-wishes/) - Even the most detailed, superbly constructed trust can turn into an administrative nightmare if the proper steps are not taken.
- [Breaking Down Probate into 5 Steps](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/breaking-down-probate-into-5-steps/) - Understand the probate process in 5 essential steps. In this guide, we distill the seemingly endless maze of the probate process into five essential steps.
- [Key Deadlines for a Typical Probate Proceeding in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/probate/key-deadlines-for-a-typical-probate-proceeding-in-california/) - Stay on track with your California probate case. This checklist highlights key deadlines for filing petitions, inventories, and other important steps.
- [Selecting an Agent For Your Power of Attorney](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/selecting-an-agent-for-your-power-of-attorney/) - Consider the following factors when selecting an agent for our power of attorney, it is important to choose someone who you can trust to act according to your wishes.
- [Transfer on Death Deeds](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/transfer-on-death-deeds/) - Transfer on Death Deeds (TOD Deeds) help skip probate in California. Explore benefits like cost savings & privacy, alongside limitations & alternative options.
- [Powers of Appointment in Trusts](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/powers-of-appointment-in-trusts/) - CA Grantors: Maximize Trust Flexibility with Powers of Appointment. Learn how to adapt to changing circumstances. Contact our Estate Planning team today Naimish & Lewis.
- [What is Undue Influence?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-is-undue-influence/) - How California law defines undue influence in estate planning and the key factors used to challenge wills and trusts. Understand when the burden of proof shifts and who qualifies as prohibited transferees.
- [Do Killers Inherit? Understanding California's Slayer Rule](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/do-killers-inherit-understanding-californias-slayer-rule/) - Confused about inheritance rights in California? Discover the Slayer Rule and how it stops murderers from profiting from their crimes.
- [San Diego Probate Court Implements Procedures to Reduce Probate Length](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/probate/san-diego-probate-court/) - San Diego's Probate Court has streamlined its processes, cutting hearing wait times to as little as 15 days. This improvement aims to alleviate stress for beneficiaries. Discover how this impacts estate proceedings.
- [Omitted Heirs in California Estate Planning: What You Need to Know](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/omitted-heirs/) - California estate planning laws provide protections for omitted heirs. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and keep your estate plan up to date.
- [Prenuptial Agreements And The Definition Of Marriage](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/prenuptial-agreements-and-the-definition-of-marriage/) - Understanding California's marriage laws is essential before saying "I do." Learn how a prenuptial agreement can offer protection and peace of mind for San Diego couples.
- [Family Law Form Interrogatories: Seeking Information In Family Law Cases](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/seeking-information-in-family-law-cases-family-law-form-interrogatories/) - Need information for your family law case without breaking the bank? Explore Family Law Form Interrogatories (FL-145) – a cost-effective discovery tool.
- [California Estate Planning: Will vs. Trust - What's the Difference?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/trusts/what-is-the-difference-between-a-will-and-a-trust/) - Confused about the differences between wills and trusts? Learn how each can impact probate, asset management, privacy, and which is right for you.
- [Cohabitation Rights: Understanding Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/cohabitation-rights/) - Explore the legal rights of unmarried couples living together in California. Learn about property rights, cohabitation laws, and protecting your interests.
- [What is a Power of Attorney?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-is-a-power-of-attorney/) - Learn what a power of attorney is, its types, and how it protects your financial and healthcare interests when you can't make decisions yourself.
- [Duty to Disclose Assets During Divorce: What You Need to Know](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/divorce-duty-to-disclose-during/) - Learn about your legal duty to disclose assets during divorce. Understand the consequences of non-disclosure and protect your financial rights.
- [Divorce and Legal Separation: Types of Court Hearings](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/divorce-and-legal-separation-types-of-court-hearings/) - The various types of court hearings leave divorcing spouses confused and frustrated if they do not understand the purpose of the hearings.
- [California Child Visitation Holiday Schedule: How to Plan and Avoid Conflict](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/california-child-visitation-holiday-schedule-how-to-plan-and-avoid-conflict/) - The holiday season can bring added stress to families already navigating child visitation schedules. For parents sharing custody in California, and who do not yet have court orders, planning a holiday schedule is crucial to ensure that the children can spend time with both parents while avoiding conflict. In this article, we’ll cover how to
- [Preparing for Child Custody and Visitation Mediation: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/child-custody-and-visitation-preparing-for-and-reacting-to-the-custody-mediation/) - Get ready for child custody mediation with our complete guide. Learn what to expect, how to create a custody plan, and tips for navigating visitation and parenting schedules.
- [California Probate Requirements: Is Probate Necessary?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/is-probate-necessary/) - California Probate Requirements: Do you need to go to court? Learn about probate assets, estate value, and how to avoid probate. Schedule Your Consultation.
- [Depositions: Seeking Information In Family Law Cases](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/seeking-information-in-family-law-cases-depositions/) - Depositions are a powerful tool in family law. Learn about the costs, time commitment, and risks involved. Naimish & Lewis can guide you through the process.
- [The Right of Occupancy: A Guide for California Homeowners](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/trusts/the-right-of-occupancy/) - It’s important to understand exactly what the right of occupancy means for you and your family and to ensure that your rights are protected.
- [Domestic Violence: What Is Abuse?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/domestic-violence-what-is-abuse/) - Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse. If you are experiencing any of these forms of abuse, you are not alone.
- [Requests for Admissions (RFAs): Seeking Information In Family Law Cases](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/rfas/) - Confused about hidden assets or unclear debts in your San Diego divorce? Learn how Requests for Admissions can help save time, money, and gain an advantage.
- [Child Visitation During The Covid Pandemic](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/child-visitation-during-the-covid-pandemic/) - Unsure about child visitation during COVID in California? We answer your questions and offer legal support.
- [Navigating Family Court Services in Child Custody Cases](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/family-court-services-in-child-custody-cases/) - Considering child custody in San Diego? Learn about Family Court Services and how an attorney can help you navigate the process. Contact Naimish & Lewis today.
- [Divorce and Child Support: Planning for Special Needs Children in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/divorce-and-child-support-for-special-needs-children/) - Confused about special needs child support after divorce in California? Get answers from San Diego's trusted family law firm. Contact Naimish & Lewis today.
- [Child Support Modification](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/child-support-modification/) - A child support modification in California can be complex. Don't go it alone. Get clear guidance from th experienced family law attorneys at Naimish & Lewis.
- [How Does Marriage Affect Registered Domestic Partnerships?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/how-does-marriage-affect-registered-domestic-partnerships/) - Complexities of CA Domestic Partnership & Marriage. Ensure a smooth transition if you get married while in a domestic partnership. Consult a family law attorney.
- [Post-Nuptial Agreements and the Fiduciary Duty](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/post-nuptial-agreements-and-the-fiduciary-relationship/) - California Marriage & Postnuptial Agreements: Don't Risk an Unenforceable Postnup. Get expert guidance on fiduciary duty & creating a fair agreement.
- [Child Custody and Visitation: Preparing for Family Court Services](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/child-custody-and-visitation-preparing-for-family-court-services/) - San Diego Child Custody & FCS: Make a strong impression at Family Court Services. Learn how to present your case effectively for the judge's decision.
- [What to Do after a Loved One Passes](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/what-to-do-after-a-loved-one-passes/) - Settling a Loved One's Estate: A step-by-step guide for executors and trustees. Practical steps for executors and trustees to handle the estate of a loved one.
- [Estate Planning with Uncle Sam](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/estate-planning-with-uncle-sam/) - Estate Planning: Strategies for reducing your taxable estate and maximizing your beneficiaries' inheritance. Don't Let Uncle Sam Take More Than His Share.
- [California Guardianship Alternatives: Avoiding Probate Court](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/california-guardianship-alternatives/) - Confused about California Guardianship Alternatives? Explore alternatives like Power of Attorney & Caregiver Authorization before going to court.
- [Understanding Child Support in California: Cash Gifts, High School Students, and Special Circumstances](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/duty-of-child-support-what-if-a-child-is-still-in-high-school/) - Clear answers about California child support: guidelines, calculations, special circumstances, and more. Ensure your child receives the support they deserve.
- [Child Custody Evaluations in San Diego: What You Need to Know](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-custody/child-custody-evaluations-in-san-diego-what-you-need-to-know/) - Facing a high-conflict San Diego custody battle? Learn how child custody evaluations offer in-depth family insights, aiding courts in making the best decisions for your child.
- [Declaration of Disclosure: What if I fail to disclose properly?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/declaration-of-disclosure-what-if-i-fail-to-disclose-properly/) - Non-disclosure has consequences. Clear law, high risks. Choose transparency over hidden reasons for a safer outcome.
- [Giving Money To Parents: Reimbursement Issues](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/giving-money-to-parents-reimbursement-issues/) - What happens when you find out that your spouse has been giving community property funds to their parent? Does either of you need to pay any of the money back?
- [Divorce & Taxes: Filing Taxes While Divorce is Pending](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/divorce-taxes-filing-taxes-while-divorce-is-pending/) - Divorce & Taxes: To the disappointment of everyone involved in a divorce or legal separation, there is no special extensions for the filing of tax returns.
- [What is Probate and How Does it Apply to Your Will?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-is-probate-and-how-does-it-apply-to-your-will/) - The role a Last Will and Testament plays in probate and what you can do to make sure that there are no surprises once someone passes away.
- [Transfer of Property in Divorce: Will I be Taxed?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/transfer-of-property-in-divorce-will-i-be-taxed/) - In divorce settlement, spouses creatively divide assets and debts. Community property division, asset transfers, equalization payments, and more come into play.
- [When You Turn 18: The Perfect Birthday Gift - Your First Estate Plan](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/when-you-turn-18-its-time-for-your-first-estate-plan/) - Congratulations on reaching a major milestone in your life—turning 18! You are now a legal adult, and with this newfound adulthood come a world of opportunities and responsibilities. From entering contracts to voting, the choices and decisions you make are entirely your own. But amidst all the excitement and newfound freedom, have you ever considered
- [Understanding the Divorce Process in California](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/the-divorce-process/) - Divorce begins the same way: spouse files the initial divorce forms with the court. How a particular divorce ends is not always known at the outset of a case.
- [Trust Funding: What Is It and Why Do I Need To Do It?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/trust-funding-what-is-it-and-why-do-i-need-to-do-it/) - Trust signed, but not funded? Signing your Living Trust isn’t your final step - Secure Your Future & Avoid Probate. Learn why funding is crucial.
- [Set-Aside of Dissolution Judgments: Can I get out of a Judgment in my case?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/set-aside-of-dissolution-judgments-can-i-get-out-of-a-judgment-in-my-case/) - Can you get out of a Judgment in your case? Depending on the claims and the circumstances, one possible remedy the law provides is known as the “set-aside.”
- [Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/who-gets-the-pets-in-a-divorce/) - California law provides some guidance to the Courts as to how to assign “ownership” of a pet (it does not use the word “custody”). The code section falls under the “Division of Property” portion of the family code.
- [Separate Property Or Community Property?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/separate-property-or-community-property/) - Without a prenup strictly defining community & separate property of married couples the Court must follow specific presumptions set forth under California law.
- [Leveraging Subpoenas for Production of Documents in Family Law Cases](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/subpoenas-for-production-of-documents/) - Subpoenas for Production of Documents are invaluable tools in family law matter, empowering you to gather evidence and ensure a fair and informed resolution.
- [FORM FL-396: Obtaining Updated Income Information After Judgment](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-custody/form-fl-396/) - Unclear finances in family law? Get clarity! Request updated income/expense info annually with FL-396 form. Even without court motions.
- [Child Custody in California: Understanding ATROS and Relocation](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/atros-and-relocation/) - ATROS and Relocation in California Child Custody. Contact Namish & Lewis for expert guidance on navigating legal complexities of relocation rights and restrictions
- [Child Support, Uninsured Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/child-support-uninsured-health-care-costs-and-reimbursement-procedures/) - In addition to “regular” child support obligations, parents of minor children are required to pay for uninsured and/or unreimbursed medical expenses. Uninsured medical expenses are medical expenses not covered by insurance, including co-pays, deductibles, out-of-pocket payments/co-payments for prescriptions, and any other medical, dental, orthodontia, and/or vision cost incurred as a result of medically necessary treatments
- [Child Support & The Covid-19 Pandemic](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/child-support-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - The COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home-orders beginning March 19, 2020, and continually revised since, have interrupted our daily lives on nearly every level. The most immediate impact on children following the shutdown of schools, has been the loss of either or both parents’ income. Remember that the goal of child support is to have the children
- [Child Support in California: Evaluating Earning Capacity](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/child-support-imputation-of-income/) - Learn how child support earning capacity is assessed in California family law. Consult our experienced family law attorneys at Naimish & Lewis for guidance.
- [Duty of Child Support: The Guideline and Special Circumstances Deviation](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/duty-of-child-support-the-guideline-and-special-circumstances-deviation/) - Sometimes a court’s calculation of child support is disputed by a parent as being unjust or inappropriate because of claims of “special circumstances.”
- [What is a Medical Power of Attorney?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-is-a-medical-power-of-attorney/) - A Medical Power of Attorney is a written statement that stipulates who your agent is and what kind of medical care you want if you cannot speak for yourself.
- [Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROS): California Family Code](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/automatic-temporary-restraining-orders-atros/) - ATROS or Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders in California family law protect your rights and interests during divorce and family law proceedings.
- [Declaration Of Disclosure](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/declaration-of-disclosure/) - Declaration of Disclosures are comprised of 4 main documents: Declaration of Disclosure, Income and Expense Declaration, Schedule of Assets and Debts, and Declaration Regarding Service of your Declaration of Disclosures.
- [Vocational Evaluations in Family Law Cases](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/child-support/vocational-evaluations-in-family-law-cases/) - Vocational evaluations in family law cases assess earning capacity & support decisions. Seek legal guidance for informed choices.
- [California Proposition 19: Property Tax Changes and Inheritance](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/proposition-19-property-tax-changes-and-inheritance/) - California's newly passed Proposition 19 will likely have major tax consequences for individuals inheriting property from their parents.
- [Child Custody And Visitation: Efforts In The Best Interest Of The Children](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/child-custody-and-visitation-efforts-in-the-best-interest-of-the-children/) - When it comes to child custody and visitation matters, there are many factors and circumstances specific to your case that influence a Judge’s decision.
- [Estate Planning and Dissolution: What are ATROS and Why Can’t I Fund My Trust?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/what-are-atros-and-why-cant-i-fund-my-trust/) - When a married couple starts a divorce or legal separation in California, the Summons served with the Petition in dissolution of marriage or legal separation contains Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (referred to as “ATROs”) that are binding on both spouses. The purpose of the ATROS under California Family Code section 2040 is to preserve the
- [Do I Need a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/do-i-need-a-domestic-violence-restraining-order/) - A domestic violence restraining order, or protective order, is a civil court order intended to protect someone from abuse by another person.
- [Child Custody: Alleged, Biological, and Presumed Parents](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/presumed-parents-child-custody/) - In matters of child custody, only presumed parents are entitled to custody of their child, and to reunification services.
- [Reviewing and Updating your Estate Plan – When, Why and How](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/estate-planning/reviewing-and-updating-your-estate-plan-when-why-and-how/) - When? How often should your Estate Plan be Reviewed? Generally, you should review your estate plan at minimum every three to five years and anytime you have a major life change. This isn’t just for those who have all the estate plan documents in place such as a trust. Maybe your estate plan doesn’t warrant
- [Alimony: “Temporary” and “Permanent” Spousal Support](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/alimony-temporary-and-permanent-spousal-support/) - Spousal support strategy and scenarios can be very complex. Our family law team at Naimish & Lewis can advise you on your rights, responsibilities, and options.
- [Are You A Victim of Domestic Violence?](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/are-you-a-victim-of-domestic-violence/) - The family law attorney team at Naimish & Lewis recently attended a continuing legal education seminar to learn more on how domestic violence can impact child custody proceedings. This blog post provides a general overview on domestic violence and new gun related laws for individuals convicted of domestic violence. Domestic violence often becomes a reason
- [Domestic Violence: Emergency Protective Orders](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/domestic-violence-emergency-protective-orders/) - Although the court can restrain a person from committing further acts of domestic violence following one person’s filing of a Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order, sometimes a person may be in “immediate and present danger” of abuse or abduction and will need an expedited remedy issued at the behest of a law enforcement officer.
- [Domestic Violence: Renewing Your Restraining Order](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/domestic-violence-renewing-your-restraining-order/) - When a court makes a domestic violence protection order there will be an expiration date after which the restrained person will no longer be restrained from communicating with or appearing within a defined distance of the protected person. That expiration date may be anywhere from several weeks to a maximum of five (5) years. Once
- [Child Support: College Expenses](https://www.naimishlewislaw.com/family-law/child-support-college-expenses/) - At least one parent often has the expectation that both parents will contribute to their child’s college expenses. What happens when the other parent does not want to share in the cost of university tuition, books, housing, food, and other needs? Can the Court order both parents to pay for a child’s undergraduate and/or graduate

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