There are a variety of divorce options available to married couples in California. A collaborative divorce might be the best solution for couples who prefer to avoid traditional court proceedings. The collaborative divorce process With collaborative divorce, spouses...
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Potential defenses against drug possession charges
There are many defenses that you may be able to use if you are charged with drug possession in California. For instance, it may be possible to argue that marijuana, LSD or other controlled substances found on your person don't actually belong to you. It may also be...
What are the steps for adopting a step-child in California?
There are two types of step-child adoptions in California, and they are based on whether your step-child was born while you were in a relationship with their parent. If your step-child was born while you were in a relationship with their other parent, family law...
How Parents’ Finances Impact Custody Battles
When parents in California divorce, custody battles are a common part of the process. They entail lawyers battling over the schedule and details of the custody agreement, and that sometimes affects other parts of the divorce settlement as well. Income and Custody...
How to contest a DUI charge
If you are convicted of DUI in California, you could spend time in jail, lose your driving privileges and face other penalties. Fortunately, there are a number of strategies that you may be able to use to defend yourself against the charge. These strategies may enable...
Adult children and a gray divorce
A divorce can affect children in many ways, and young ones could suffer anxiety and stress over the matter. It could be inaccurate to think that only young children experience pain when parents divorce, but even adult children may feel turmoil. Parents involved in a...
Why do California parents need a co-parenting plan?
Divorce is hard for any California family, regardless of the circumstances. It’s important to plan for what happens after the divorce, especially if you and your ex-spouse have young children together. Something that can help ease the transition after a divorce is a...
Understanding California’s criminal defense manslaughter laws
The difference between facing a homicide charge or voluntary manslaughter in Los Angeles, CA can be huge. A murder charge carries a sentence of between 15 years and life. In contrast, you will face a maximum of 11 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter. What is...
Brain injuries and domestic violence
There are many domestic violence survivors in California who are still suffering because of the trauma. While a lot of people acknowledge the psychological impact of domestic violence, fewer people talk about the fact that many domestic violence survivors have lasting...
Signs of domestic abuse
When it comes to domestic violence, the signs are not always apparent. Abuse is all about trying to not only harm a person physically but is also about controlling their thoughts and emotions as well. Victims of abuse can be afraid and confused and may even be...
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