Attorney M. Jude Egan Listed in The Recorder’s Top Commentary of the Year
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Trial Attorney Helen Zajic Joins Egan Law as Partner
Santa Barbara, CA (July 18, 2022) – Egan Law, A Family Law and Trust Litigation law firm based in Santa Barbara County, is pleased to
How to Avoid Trust Litigation
Few areas of law engender as much uncertainty and animosity as trust and probate litigation. It can be especially painful because you find yourself in
Managing your legal fees
Whether you are a multimillionaire or a person living from paycheck to paycheck, managing your legal fees during a divorce is essential. Below is a
Divorce & Anxiety…It’s Only Temporary
Understanding The Complexities of Divorce Few things inspire more anxiety than divorce court. Images of barracuda lawyers ready to spew truthless allegations about your marital
The Marital Home after the Divorce
When a marriage ends one of the biggest issues facing the ex-spouses is what to do with the marital home after the divorce. If they
Covid has altered society and family law is not immune
Covid has altered society and family law is not immune to its effects. Yet, there are ways to limit the harm COVID-related issues will have
Should You Shit on Your Family Law Attorney?
A strange question I know. Should You Shit on Your Family Law Attorney? I’ve been a California family law attorney since 2009, and before that
Will my children be heard in the custody case?
It is one of the most common questions asked in custody cases: “Will my children be heard?” In other words, will they get to tell
Choosing a lawyer for your family law matter
Despite the number of blog posts that I’ve already written, I am surprised to see that I haven’t written about perhaps the most important subject
How to defend yourself against domestic violence accusations
Previously I discussed the importance of knowing how to protect yourself against domestic violence in all its forms. But what about the converse? What if
Covid increasing the importance of protections against domestic violence – California among state leaders
The psychological pressures of Covid-19 have made protections against domestic violence more important than ever. According to a study published in The American Journal of
$300K per month in spousal support?!
“Dr. Dre must pay $300K per month in spousal support?! That number can’t be right.” Social media was flooded with this type of response after
When exes disagree on the Covid vaccine for children
To get or not to get. That is the dilemma facing many parents today concerning their children and the Covid 19 vaccine. Mom says yes;
Is Divorce Mediation best for me?
Everyone wants to avoid litigation and its accompanying anxieties and inconveniences. Divorcing couples are no different. Some have chosen the alternative path of mediation and
Child Custody and Summer Plans: Tell Your Ex NOW
Imagine buying plane tickets and hotel accommodations for an Aruba vacation for you and your children, only to have your former spouse tell you he/she
Spousal Support: It can get nasty
In the past two blog entries we addressed custody and child support. In this post we will discuss the most incendiary of all topics for
Child Support: Let the arguments begin
Not many topics will set off as many fights between divorcing parents than child support. Neither side is ever happy with the judge’s decision. The
Custody and the incorrect assumptions parents make
If there is a Rule #1 in Family Law that spouses should follow during divorce proceedings, this is it: Do not listen to friends, family,
Is California Family Law better today than it was 30 years ago?
I struggled a bit writing this. I thought it would be easier finding examples proving that California Family Law is better now than it was 30
Your out of court behavior matters
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens outside the courtroom will not necessarily remain outside the courtroom. Do not mistakenly believe
The Dos and Don’ts of Court – Avoid self-sabotage
In a courtroom, as in life, first impressions matter. However, in a courtroom second, third, and fourth impressions matter also. Winning a case is difficult
No, the President Cannot Open or Close the Economy. . . Even in a Pandemic
President Trump recently stated “We are going to put out the fires. We’re not going to close the country,” when a second wave of the
My Take on Covid-19 Virus
Written while choosing to quarantine myself and my family– Today the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus a global pandemic. To be clear, it was
Kids in The Courtroom
Kids in The Courtroom: Are Custody Talks with the Judge the New Teen Rite of Passage?” Time was when a child went through a teenaged rite
Divorce
Few things inspire more anxiety than divorce court. Images of barracuda lawyers ready to spew truthless allegations about your marital problems to harsh judges and
High-Asset Divorce
There are few offices in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties that have the level of technical expertise to handle high-asset or complex asset
Support Issues
My take on support issues– Child and spousal support are hotly contentious these days. I have noticed a changing world in which women have much
Choosing The Right Lawyer
Choosing the right lawyer can be difficult. Of course cost is a major factor, but it is not the only factor. In fact, it may
Children In The Courtroom: A New Rite Of Passage
Children In The Courtroom: A New Rite Of Passage. Time was when a child went through a teenaged rite of passage with the elders of
