Lina Guillen
Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
Divorce: Child Custody FAQ
Learn answers to frequently asked questions about child custody. ... READ MORE
Child Abuse & Child Custody
Most parents would never dream of harming their children. Unfortunately, not every parent has their child’s best interests in mind: Parents who abuse or neglect their children may lose custody. ... READ MORE
Emotional Abuse and Divorce
Learn how to address emotional abuse during your divorce and protect yourself in the future. ... READ MORE
What Should I Do If My Spouse Is Threatening or Harassing Me?
Unfortunately, some amount of nastiness is often a by-product of a troubled marriage. But if things escalate beyond dirty looks and the occasional curse word, is there anything you can do? There is--and you should act quickly. ... READ MORE
How a Spouse's Domestic Violence May Affect Divorce Strategy
Domestic violence affects millions of American households each year. Learn how laws, enacted over the past several decades, protect domestic abuse victims and how domestic violence affects divorce. ... READ MORE
My Ex Stopped Paying Child Support: What Should I Do?
When a parent stops paying child support, it can create a stressful situation for the custodial parent, who relies on these payments to help cover the costs of the child’s basic necessities. Learn what steps you can take to enforce a child support order. ... READ MORE
Divorce Discovery: Production of Documents, Interrogatories, and Admissions
Responding to a request for documents from your spouse’s attorney may seem overwhelming, but failing to comply can have serious consequences. ... READ MORE
Divorce and Dividing Assets
During the divorce process, spouses must divide their assets, including homes, cars, and furniture. They also need to figure out how to assign their debts. When divorcing spouses can't agree, a judge will have to decide for them by issuing a property division order. How do courts decide? ... READ MORE
Reopening Property Division Issues After Your Divorce
Under certain circumstances, an ex spouse can ask the family court to reopen a divorce case and award additional property. ... READ MORE