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09 06 '26

Does Income Affect Child Custody in California? What Most People Get Wrong

Summer break is here. For families navigating co-parenting after divorce, it’s one of the most demanding seasons of the year — and a good time to talk about how custody actually works. Does income affect custody? How does a judge decide? What does “best interests of the child” really mean in practice? And what’s the…

08 06 '26

The Zhou Law Group Named BusinessRate Best of 2026 #1 Divorce Lawyer in San Jose｜Joanne Zhou Earns Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum

The Zhou Law Group is honored to announce two recent recognitions: the BusinessRate Best of 2026 — ranked #1 in the Divorce Lawyer category in San Jose, powered by Google Reviews; and the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum, awarded to founding attorney Joanne Zhou, Esq., recognizing attorneys who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to client service.

21 07 '19

Petty Theft; Embezzlement Fraud; All Theft Crimes

Our attorneys at The Zhou Law Group have extensive experience handling theft cases and a long record of Successful Results. Should you or a loved one be faced with theft charges and wish to minimize your consequences to the fullest extent possible contact The Zhou Law Group at (408) 289-9688 immediately.

21 07 '19

Drug Crimes

While the passage of Proposition 36 in 2000 marked the beginning of the “so called” end of the war on drugs in California as to cases involving the personal use of drugs, the California criminal justice system continues to treat quite harshly persons convicted of crimes involving drug trafficking, possession for sale of drugs, and drug sales.

21 07 '19

Prostitutions

Prostitution is an agreement between consenting people to provide any sexual activity in exchange for money , and any act in furtherance of such agreement. The act in furtherance can be any step taken toward a sexual act. Whether sex occurs or not, is not essential to establish the crime.

21 07 '19

家庭暴力

California law encourages an arrest on all calls where allegations of Domestic Violence are reported. An arrest for Domestic Violence can even be based on a complaint to the authorities of the simple use of rude force on the person of a spouse, domestic partner, dating partner, or child.

21 07 '19

DUI/Drunk-Driving

As you may already know, a driving under the influence arrest can bring serious consequences in the state of California. License suspension; mandatory jail sentences; probation; stiff fines; court fees; long term alcohol classes; increased insurance premiums; and, a criminal record, are all potential standard consequences of even a first time driving under the influence conviction…

20 01 '19

Child Support and Visitation

Divorce is an emotional time in any one’s life. Two of the major issues to consider in the divorce process are the issues of child visitation and child support. Child Support, in California, is based on a set “schedule” and the courts attempt to make it entirely based on the income of both parties, but…

20 01 '19

Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence?

No one needs to be a victim of Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence can be either physical abuse or emotional abuse and usually result from one partner to a relationship feeling the need to control the other. The parties can be married, but it also includes parties that are living together, or even parties who are…

20 01 '19

Will Divorce Affect My Immigration Status?

If you are in the United States on a visa that was granted based on your spouse’s application, a divorce or separation may affect your lawful status and ability to stay in the United States. If you are a conditional resident, divorce may affect your immigration status. A conditional resident is when the person used…