The Podcast
Real answers to real legal questions — in English, Português, and Español. Hosted by San Francisco attorney Flavio Carvalho.
Every episode tackles a question families actually face: divorce, custody, immigration, removal defense, and more. No jargon. No runaround. Just honest legal insight you can use.
All Episodes
The family home is often the most valuable — and most contested — asset in a divorce. In this episode, Flavio breaks down how California's community property rules apply to real estate, what happens when one spouse owned the home before marriage, and the three main options couples face: sell and split, buy out, or co-own post-divorce.
Receber um Notice to Appear (NTA) é assustador — mas não significa que a deportação é inevitável. Neste episódio em português, Flavio explica o que é o NTA, o que acontece na primeira audiência, e quais são as formas de defesa disponíveis para quem está em processo de remoção nos EUA.
What happens when one parent wants to move out of California with the children — or already has? Flavio explains the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), how California courts handle relocation requests, and what you can do if the other parent moves without permission.
En este episodio en español, Flavio explica el proceso de inmigración basada en familia: quién puede patrocinar a quién, cuánto tiempo tarda, y cuáles son los obstáculos más comunes — incluyendo presencia ilegal previa, órdenes de deportación anteriores, y cómo los perdones (waivers) pueden ayudar.
Alimony — or spousal support — is one of the most misunderstood parts of California divorce law. Flavio explains the factors courts weigh, the difference between temporary and permanent support, how long marriages affect the duration, and what happens when the supported spouse starts earning more.
DACA recipients face ongoing legal uncertainty even as renewals continue to be processed. Flavio covers the current state of the program, what recipients should do right now, common mistakes to avoid on renewal applications, and whether DACA can lead to a green card in certain circumstances.
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