Law Offices of Nicole Ford

I worked as a legal aid attorney for nearly a decade --- I spent 11 years working with indigent and low-income familes in domestic violence and family law.

I came across so many different and interesting people from all walks of life and every corner of this earth.

I a...

The first caveat to this post should be that I got the story off Buzzfeed -- which is usually more an entertainment website full of random facts, cute animals, and ridiculous quizzes I may take to mindless entertain myself and distract myself from the day to day trials...

Relocating following a breakup with an abusive partner is fraught with danger and challenges: from the very real danger of serious bodily harm or death to simply finding affordable housing that is also safe.

Another unexpected challenge often faced by survivors (and co...

August 20, 2015

Marsy's Law and Family Law -- Know your rights

What few victim's of crime (specifically crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence) who have on-going family law cases understand is that they are protected by the California Constitution Article I, SE...

August 17, 2015

DV and Homeless -- What are the options?

A recent Yahoo News Article highlihgted one of the many obstacles facing women escaping DV.  

http://news.yahoo.com/high-housing-costs-raise-obstacle-women-fleeing-abuse-154131703.html

High housing costs coupled...

July 20, 2015

What Does it Mean to Live "Separate and Apart"

 In Re Marriage of Davis (Cal. Supreme Ct. - July 20, 2015) attempts to define that essential distinction in California Family Law.

For purposes of community asset and debt division, most simply put we l...