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Mitchell Ehrlich

About Mitchell Ehrlich

Mitchell Ehrlich was made a Partner at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri in 2007. He practices exclusively in the firm’s Family Law practice, handling a wide variety of family law issues, including dissolution, legal separation, property division issues, custody and support disputes, parentage claims, post-judgment matters and pre and post-nuptial agreements. In addition, he became a California Certified Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2009 and since has co-headed the Family Law Practice with co-founder David Patton.

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How Far Can A Parent Move With Joint Custody

November 13, 2020 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

When you share joint custody with your ex, the idea of a big life change such as moving can be scary. The results can be uncertain and what will happen is at the discretion of a judge. If you are the parent of a child and want to move away or if your ex wants […]

How a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Can Affect Child Custody

September 23, 2020 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

Dealing with a child custody arrangement is one of the most stressful experiences parents may face. When one of the people fighting for child custody or visitation rights has a domestic violence restraining order, the case is significantly more complicated and almost always requires a qualified child custody attorney to ensure that the children receive […]

What Are Grandparents Rights In Child Custody?

October 10, 2019 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

As the grandparent of a child whose parents are going through a divorce, many questions can be raised. Will the grandparents be able to maintain visitation of the child? In some cases, if the parents are unfit, can the grandparents be granted full custody? What about joint custody? Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri are experienced family […]

Selecting A Family Law Attorney In Santa Clara County

August 30, 2019 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

There are so many reasons to need a family law attorney. It’s important to choose the right one for your situation. If you’re in Santa Clara County, Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri can help. They specialize in family law and have collectively over 100 years of litigation experience.  Where Should You Start? When looking for a […]

How Can Parents Secure Parental Rights in Assisted Reproduction?

June 5, 2017 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

Many couples are choosing to begin the expansion of their families later rather than sooner. With this new trend, assisted reproductive technology has gained tremendous popularity in aiding individuals embark on this process. Assisted reproduction refers to all treatments which involve handling eggs or embryos outside of the body and includes procedures such as: in […]

Grandparents Have Rights Too: Grandparent Visitation

November 11, 2016 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild can be one of great happiness and importance for both the grandparent and grandchild. However, sometimes events such as divorce or a parent’s death may strain loving relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren. As a result, the grandchild’s parent(s) may block any further contact with grandparents. However, […]

How SB 1255 (the “anti-Davis legislation”) Will Impact Your “Date of Separation”

August 29, 2016 /3 Comments/in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

Currently divorcing spouses or couples considering divorce better consult a lawyer soon—a newly enacted statute has changed the method by which California courts determine a married couple’s “date of separation.”  On July 25, 2016, the governor of California, Jerry Brown, signed SB 1255 (aka the “anti-Davis legislation”), a bill which amends California Family Code § […]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: PROTECTION THROUGH RESTRAINING ORDERS

June 3, 2016 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

That familiar Hollywood story—a short marriage followed by an inevitable divorce—recently took a troubling turn when Amber Heard accused her husband, Johnny Depp, of spousal abuse.  Detailing a series of domestic violence incidents, Heard asked a judge for and received a temporary domestic violence restraining order.  While the criminal and civil implications of the Depp-Heard […]

Uncovering hidden assets during a divorce

February 29, 2016 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

Divorces can get ugly. Someone who was once your world suddenly becomes your enemy. One area that can get especially messy is property division. One spouse may try to hide assets in hopes of preventing the other spouse from benefiting from them. Although such action can lead to legal consequences, some spouses, nonetheless, attempt to […]

The Upcoming W.N.B.A. Battle: Setting Precedent for Same-Sex Couples with Children

July 1, 2015 in Family Law /by Mitchell Ehrlich

W.N.B.A. players Brittney Griner, last season’s defensive player of the year, and Glory Johnson, two-time All-Star, had a controversial relationship leading up to their marriage on May 8, 2015.  Even more provocative are the actions taken by Ms. Griner a month after the couple was married and a day after Glory Johnson announced her pregnancy. […]

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