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Gina Policastri

About Gina Policastri

Gina Policastri is a Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and partner at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri, where she has worked since graduating from Santa Clara University School of Law. Gina was one of the firm’s first associates and, during her 15 year tenure, has been instrumental in growing the firm into one of the largest family law firms in California.

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Independent Evaluations: Could Denying Your Child Junk Food Affect Child Custody?

January 21, 2014 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

Shockingly, it could. A recent Associated Press article* highlighted the scary truth about third-party evaluations and their effect on child custody disputes. In the case of the Schorr family, Mr. Schorr had a disagreement with his 5-year-old son over where they would eat dinner. The 5-year-old wanted McDonald’s, but Mr. Schorr felt that his son […]

Tax Ruling: Joint Federal Tax Returns For Everyone!

August 30, 2013 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

For many married couples across the country, filing your federal taxes just got a lot less complicated. As of last Tuesday, if you are a part of a legal same sex marriage, you will be treated just like heterosexual married couples under federal tax laws.  The Treasury Departments and the IRS just announced that all […]

Domestic Violence: “Abuse” Encompasses More than Just Physical Blows

July 12, 2013 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

Domestic violence scholars have questioned the appropriateness of the ever-present inquiry, “why did she stay?” Professor and author Martha Mahoney describe the importance of understanding the complexity of women’s experience and struggle and “recast[ing] the entire discussion of separation in terms of the batter’s violent attempts at control.”* “Every legal case that discusses the question […]

Cohabitation Agreements: A Beneficial Tool For Both Parties

July 8, 2013 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

So your relationship is going well and you’ve decided to start living together. Before couples get married, many consider creating a pre-nuptial agreement. But you’re just moving in together, just testing the waters – no harm, no foul, right? Not necessarily. Although it may seem like no legal consequences can arise from simply living together*, […]

Contemplating Divorce: What to Consider Before You Cut Ties

March 21, 2013 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

Divorce is simple, right? Absolutely not, unfortunately.  There is a great deal to consider—financially and emotionally—before filing for a divorce. In some startling ways, divorce slams one chapter of your life closed. Nevertheless, obtaining a divorce decree could be the first step into the first chapter of the new life you’ve been dreaming of. Natasha […]

Annulment: Cleaning the Marital Slate

February 15, 2013 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

Whether or not we care to admit it, Kim Kardashian remains in the spotlight. Consequently, so do her legal troubles. Kardashian and Kris Humphries were famously married in August 2011. Their nuptials allegedly cost $11 million and the wedding itself was televised as a special on the E! Television network. After 72 days of marital […]

Settling Your Divorce Amicably

August 2, 2012 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

Part Three of a blogging series covering the Cruise and Holmes divorce. Statements issued by Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes confirm that they have settled their divorce amicably. Cruise and Holmes had a prenup, which allegedly provided that Holmes could be awarded up to $3 million for each year of marriage. The prenup was not […]

Fiduciary Duties Between Spouses: Respect Thy Spouse

June 19, 2012 /1 Comment/in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

Husband uses wife’s private shopper and bank account to purchase $1.4 million worth of luxury goods from Neiman Marcus. Wife is bedridden the entire time recovering from a traffic accident. Private shopper is having sexual relations with husband, and earns a commission off of the sales. Neiman Marcus is reportedly refusing to return the goods. […]

Immigration Obstacles for Same-Sex Couples

April 2, 2012 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

Love and marriage transcends borders all over the world.  It is not unheard of for travelers to meet locals and fall in love and live happily ever after.  In the United States, however, this happenstance does not have a happy ending for same-sex couples. Federal law prohibits immigration authorities from treating same-sex couples the same […]

Loss of Parental Rights = Loss of Standing in Proceedings Concerning the Child

January 4, 2012 in Family Law /by Gina Policastri

Once a parent has acquiesced to a termination of parental rights, he or she has no remaining legal interest in the child’s affairs.  This means the parent also does not have standing to appeal orders relating to the child’s placement.  A recent California Supreme Case affirmed this rule. In In re K.C., 52 Cal. 4th […]

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