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When the Second District starts their opinion “Windy Simmons (wife) appeals from a second judgment on reserved issues filed in April 2019 and a post judgment order denying her motion to set aside portions of the judgment,” any family law attorney will know that this was not a simple Dissolution.… Read More

Under normal circumstances, children ages six (6) and over participate in the child custody recommending (mediation) process.  Given the present circumstances, the Ventura County Superior Court has temporarily suspended the participation of children and has closed the children’s waiting room.  Children no must wait outside the Courthouse and parties must make their own arrangements for any child care.… Read More

These are unprecedented times.  Many Americans are at home, not working, anxious about the future.  Deferred compensation accounts and other investments have been battered by a wave of losses in the market.  Real estate values are uncertain.  Liquidity is uncertain.  Unemployment has surged, albeit maybe temporarily. … Read More

We are proud to announce that Moriya L. Christie has joined the Norris Legal Group, APC.  Moriya has over 23 years of experience representing clients in a variety of matters.  Moriya handles criminal defense matters and family law issues.  Moriya has an outstanding reputation of getting the best results for criminal defendants. … Read More

IRMO Mitchell (2019) Alameda County Super. Ct. No. HF17862586 Wife filed a petition to annul her marriage with Husband.  The basis was that Husband committed acts of fraud.  Essentially, she claims that he only intended on staying with her until he received immigration papers, and that he was actively seeking sexual relationships with other women. … Read More

We are proud to announce that Rachel M. Reed has joined the Norris Legal Group, APC.  Rachel has a reputation for fiercely representing her clients in Ventura County. Her practice is primarily focused on criminal defense and family law matters.  She also enjoys representing the men and women who serve or have served in Veteran’s Court.… Read More

IRMO ANKA  (Citation Pending) 2d Civil No. B281760 Our office at one point had the displeasure of being involved in this very dispute. Lisa Helfend Meyer objected to and appealed the trial court’s issuance of $50,000 in sanctions against the attorney personally, also extending the liability to her client. … Read More

We are proud to announce that Gina S. Berry has joined the Norris Legal Group, APC.  Gina has more than twenty years of legal experience and has a reputation of zealously advocating for her clients in Ventura County. Her practice is primarily focused on family law proceedings, including divorce, custody, adoptions, guardianships, and restraining orders.… Read More

Okay.  So, this doesn’t create legal precedent in California.  Further, I have no doubt that if given the opportunity, the 9th Circuit and/or the California Courts of Appeal would disagree with the Texan Federal Judge in this case.  However, this is a concept that I have struggled with for some time. … Read More

In the recent opinion C.A. v. C.P. (Cal. Ct. App., 11/13/2018), the California Court of Appeals says a child can have three parents. That concept on its own is not new in California; however, the manner in which the Court got there is new. … Read More