Victories - Family Law 

Civil Law

San Diego Superior Court

December 13, 2011

On December 13, 2011 the Law Firm received a favorable decision due to the outstanding trial advocacy of attorney Steve Smith with the firm. Attorney Smith appeared in a Civil Court for a Civil Restraining Order and at the conclusion of the moving parties evidence made a motion for a Directed Verdict.

A Directed Verdict is a highly unusual motion to make and simply states to the Court that the opposing party did not prove their case and the trial should not proceed. Mr. Smith’s motion was granted and thus our client saved a tremendous amount of time, money and anxiety. The Law Firm did not have to present any witnesses or offer any evidence. The Court concurred with Mr. Smith’s summary that the opposing party did not prove their cause of action and the Court granted a favorable decision for our client.

This is another example of a job well done by our attorney’s who travel nationally defending the interest of our client’s. Whether the case involves a National Security Clearance, Military law, Family law, and Criminal law issues, our staff of professionals is there to protect our clients to the fullest.

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Family Law
San Diego Superior Courthouse
Novenber 21, 2011

The Edmunds Law Firm, Family Law Division, is pleased to announce that we successfully negotiated a full and complete settlement on a complex custody and child support case that protected our client and kept him out of court and off the witness stand. The litigation has been ongoing for over 4 years. The settlement resulted in a great saving of time and money.

Family Law
San Diego Superior Courthouse
July 20, 2011

On July 20, 2011The Edmunds Law Firm obtained favorable orders from the court on a child support and child custody case that had been litigated for more than two years.  The Edmunds Law Firm Attorney obtained orders changing custody of the children to his client as a result of the Mother’s recurring substance abuse issues. The Court also ordered the Mother to pay child support despite an argument made by her attorney that she did not have the ability to earn income. Both the client and the Edmunds Law Firm were pleased with the judge’s decision.

Family Law
San Diego Superior Courthouse
July 19, 2011

On July 19, 2011, during an emergency hearing The Edmunds Law Firm obtained court order granting sole physical and legal custody to his client and an order terminating visitation with the other parent pending examination and input from a mental health professional.  Over objections from the opposing council, our attorney effectively strongly argued that any exposure to the other parent was detrimental to the welfare of the children.  The court agreed and ruled in favor of The Edmunds Law Firm client who was pleased with the court’s decision.

San Diego Superior Courthouse
South County Division
May 26, 2011

At a hearing on May 26, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm argued on a request for the Court to vacate unfair support and attorney’s fees orders made against a service member while he was on deployment. Our attorney was able, not only to have the orders for child support, spousal support and attorney’s fees reversed, but he obtained an order reducing the amount of support by over 40% by arguing that the other parent had the ability to earn much more income than she claimed that she could earn.　

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San Diego Superior Courthouse
North County Division
March 2, 2011

Attorney Krystal Limon successfully argued the division of a military retirement on March 2, 2011.  This matter was held at the San Diego Superior Courthouse, North County Division.  This case involved the division of a military retirement as well as repayment of arrears from the date of retirement.  The parties were divorced in 1994.  In 1997, the parties entered a stipulation regarding division of assets and debts.  As part of this agreement, the Wife's interest in the Husband's military retirement was to be calculated by Wife's attorney and submitted to the Husband's attorney who was to draft the final judgment.  Neither party's attorney followed through.  Husband retired from the military in 2007 and began taking monthly payments.  Wife retained The Edmunds Law Firm in October 2010.

Husband raised the issue Laches. Husband argued that Wife's unreasonable delay in pursuing the division should prohibit her entitlement to arrearages.  Husband claimed that Wife's attorney should have finalized the division in 1997.  He also claimed that Wife took no action between 1997 and 2007 to insure the division.  Additionally, Husband also claimed that Wife was informed when he retired and again took no action.  Husband cliaimed Wife's first request to divide the retirement was in October 2010.  Wife claimed she was not informed until 2009 of Husband's retirement, and that since that time she attempted on several occasions to discuss with him and he would not agree to the division.

At the evidentiary hearing, live testimony was heard from both parties.  The Court denied Husband's Laches defense, and found that Wife was owed arrears from the date of Husband's retirement to the present for her portion of the retirement.  The Court also confirmed Wife's monthly interest in the retirement going forward.  The Court also ordered Husband to contribute $750 to Wife's attorney's fees.

San Diego Superior Courthouse
North County Division
March 2, 2011

The Edmunds Law Firm successfully settled all issues on March 2, 2011 in a dissolution matter.  This was a marriage of two years wherein the Husband brought in excess of $70,000 of debt into the marriage.  Husband's counsel adamantly demanded that half of the debt be assigned to the Wife, made very low offers for spousal support and demanded that the Wife return the $12,000 engagement ring to Husband.

The case was litigated for several months as Husband and his counsel would not budge from their position.  After argument regarding law and a potential favorable result for Wife at trial, the case resulted in settlement wherein Husband assumed all the debt including two years of unpaid income tax debt.  Wife received an order for $1,400 per month on spousal support, kept the engagement ring, and Husband paid Wife's attorney's fees.

San Diego Superior Courthouse
Family Court Division
February 28, 2011

Attorney Krystal Limon successfully argued a post judgment arrears enforcement on February 28, 2011.  This matter was held at the San Diego Superior Courthouse, Family Law Division.  Wife retained The Edmunds Law Firm to file for arrears in November 2010.

Husband claimed an oral agreement was made in 2007 to settle spousal and child support arrears and current payments owed in exchange for his payment of enxpenses to the adult children.  Since that time the parties did nto dispute that Husband had paid approximately $70,000 in expenses for the adult children.  Husband provided two declarations from the adult children confirming the agreement.  Husband also raised a Quantum Meruit claim for services rendered to Wife.  Wife claimed there was no such agreement. After the hearing on the issue, the Court found there was no agreement and ordered arrearages, including interest, totally approximately $37,000.  In addition, the Court denied Husband's Quantum Meruit claim and ordered attorney's fees for Wife in the amount of $1,000.

San Diego Superior Courthouse
East County Regional Center
December 29, 2010

The Edmunds Law Firm successfully stipulated to the dismissal of a restraining order. This matter was held at the San Diego Superior Courthouse, East County Regional Center on December 1, 2010.  This case involved a restraining order request.  Problems arose in the marriage in early 2010.  Petitioner began to periodically vacate the community residence, and then officially moved out in November 2010.  Petitioner made claims that Respondent was stalking her, tracking her vehicle, and had hired people to follow her.  Attorney Krystal Limon successfully negotiated this matter and all charges and claims brought against Respondent were dismissed.

San Diego Superior Courthouse
North County Division
December 20, 2010

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable ruling from the San Diego Superior Courthouse, North County Division.  This case was a paternity action argued by attorney Krystal Limon.  The case involved a request for change of custody and visitation of a three year old minor.  Petitioner was previously awarded 36% custody.  The Edmunds Law Firm successfully argued the change in custody to a 50% shared custody schedule.

Family Law
September 10, 2010
San Diego, California

On September 10, 2010, The Edmunds Law Firm achieved a huge favorable decision on a family law case. The issues that were presented to the court involved omitted assets from a divorce that occurred two years prior.  The omitted assets which were in the possession of the husband, the opposing party, involved several thousands of dollars.  Other issues that were litigated included spousal support and the allocation of other financial assets.  The case was a difficult case because of the passage of time had created questions in the court's mind about the request from the wife to take jurisdiction over the omitted asset and divide it amongst the parties. 

The Edmunds Law Firm's presentation in argument as well as through pleadings was persuasive and the court ordered the husband to pay his ex-wife 50% of the value of the omitted assets that were not preivously adjudicated.  In addition, the client received a tremendous increase in support and the request for arrears on the support order was granted.

Family Law
August 4, 2010
San Diego, California

The Edmunds Law Firm represented a client in a custody/move away matter that was concluded after several months of litigation.  The Edmunds Law Firm represented a client attempting to have her son return home to Nebraska after the opposing party filed a motion for a complete change in custody during a five week visit in San Diego.  At an emergency hearing, the Court ordered an expedited trial on the issue and stated that it was inclined to grant the opposing party's request based on the facts of the case.

At the trial, The Edmunds Law Firm obtained and order denying the opposing party's request to change custody and ordered that the child return home to Nebraska.

Family Law
July 29, 2010
San Diego, California

The Edmunds Law Firm represented a client in a heavily litigated custody matter that was concluded by Mr. Edmunds after 14 months of litigation.  Mr. Edmunds on the day of trial requested a chambers conference with the judge and the opposing attorney.  He used the opportunity to explain to the judge how the case was being litigated and that he felt the case could be settled if the judge would provide a tenative ruling on the important issues.  Mr. Edmunds was successful in reaching a full settlement for the issues on the calendar with the judge's help. In this case - experience certainly made a difference and our client was saved from a trial that would have lasted at least three days.  If you or somone you know is involved in protracted litigation and you would like to conclude that matter call the Edmunds Law Firm.  We can help. 

Family Law/Probate
April 29, 2010
San Diego, California

Today, Attorney Edmunds received a court order on a case that had been litigated in the San Diego Superior Court for over two years. The trial concerned a petition to remove a feeding tube from a family member who had been in a coma for over 3 years. Mr. Edmunds represented the Conservator whom was requesting a court order to remove the feeding tube from a woman who had been in a vegetative state with no medical basis for recovery. Family members were divided and emotions ran high. The Judge ruled in favor of Attorney Edmunds and his client. As of this date, no appeal has been filed.

Family Law
February 25, 2010
San Diego, California

The Edmunds Law Firm recently represented a woman in a Post Judgment hearing involving her request for life insuance as security for payment of spousal support. This client had retained a previous law firm to handle the divorce and there was no provision contained in the Judgment for her to have the security of a life insurance policy in the envent of the untimely, premature death of her ex-husband.

The Edmunds Law Firm, an experienced family law firm in San Diego, accepted representation and filed a request that a life insurance premium be paid by the ex husband to the former wife. The case was favorably resolved with a Stipulation and Court Order that our client receive a monthly payment in addition to spousal support to be used as a premium payment for life insurance.