Our Blog
California issues statewide stay-at-home order in coronavirus fight
California Governor Newsom issued statewide orders requiring people to STAY AT HOME and social distance. On Thursday, March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide, mandatory STAY AT HOME order. Those that work in critical sectors should go to work. Grocery stores, pharmacies, banks and more will stay open. We need to meet […]
San Luis Obispo County Court Announces Changes to Court Operations to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 Virus
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court has announced a reduction of court operations that will affect those planning to visit. Effective March 18, 2020, the Court will continue all non-time sensitive matters to a later date to minimize the public’s potential exposure to COVID-19 during court appearances or jury service. The rapidly unfolding events surrounding […]
Santa Barbara Superior Court Implements Additional Service Reductions in Response to COVID-19
Following Santa Barbara County’s public health emergency, the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County has issued a press release announcing further reduction of operations due to increasing risks presented by the COVID-19 virus. The Courts decision to expand closures was based on the necessity of additional and significant measures to protect the health and safety […]
Ventura County Courts Announces Comprehensive Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
Condensed Review of Ventura County’s Current Court Operations Adapted from Open Letter to Family Law Bar as written by JoAnn Johnson, Family Law Supervising Judge – Ventura County As of March 19, 2020, Ventura County Courts is reopening with very limited services on the heels of a three-day closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The […]
Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorced/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the Covid19 Pandemic
1. BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and maintaining social distancing. This also means BE INFORMED. Stay in touch with the most reliable media sources and avoid the rumor […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Information
COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Colleagues, Clients and Friends, Drury Pullen, A Professional Law Corporation welcomes you to follow our blog as our communities focus on health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this crisis, it will be our goal to provide as much information as we can about COVID-19 “shelter in place” mandates throughout California, Superior Court […]
New Blood Test to Identify Fathers Before Birth
New Blood Test to Identify Fathers Before Birth This is such an interesting new development for family law practitioners and parents-to-be. Steve Ruark for The New York Times It is an uncomfortable question that, in today’s world, is often asked by expectant mothers who had more than one male partner at the time they became […]
DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional By Boston Appeals Court (LGBT)
In a landmark ruling today, the Boston First Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional because it denies federal benefits to same-sex married couples. The full decision can be read here: http://www.glad.org/uploads/docs/cases/gill-v-office-of-personnel-management/2012-may-31-gill-v-opm-first-circuit-ruling.pdf?p1=News_links