Matthew J. Ruff Family Law Blog

A parent’s duty to pay child support in California normally terminates when the child reaches age 18. However, as to any unmarried 18-year-old child who is a full-time high school student and not self-supporting, the parent’s obligation to pay support continues until the time the child completes the 12th grade or reaches 19 years of age, whichever occurs first. Fam C §3901(a).... Read More

A parent’s duty to pay child support in California normally terminates when the child reaches age 18. However, as to any unmarried 18-year-old child who is a full-time high school student and not self-supporting, the parent’s obligation to pay support continues until the time the child completes the 12th grade or reaches 19 years of age, whichever occurs first. Fam C §3901(a).... Read More

In the justice system both types of warrants involve a decree or order issued by a judge commanding the sheriff or other law enforcement officer to capture and deliver a person to the Court.  The primary difference between the two is the circumstances surrounding their issuance.  A bench warrant is issued "from the bench" by a magistrate or Judge sitting on a particular criminal case, the usual reason is due to a failure to appear by the defendant on a criminal case. Other re... Read More

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Recent studies have revealed a higher incidence of problems with alcohol in troubled marriages.  Crimes such as DUI and the lesser known criminal offense of public intoxication have been reported in relationships going through difficulty, according to social scientists that study marital discord.  The experts all agree that with strife comes a higher intake of drugs a... Read More

When an individual is arrested for a crime of domestic violence the law allows the police officer to issue a protective order.  The order could require the alleged perpetrator to stay a certain distance away from the victim.  A criminal lawyer can help in having the order lifted and assist in getting charges dropped in Court.  Once any charges are dropped the order can be dissolved.... Read More