Few situations in life carry with them the volatility and conflicted emotions as those in which domestic violence is alleged. This is particularly true when the person claiming this type of abuse is also a mother. Though it can be tempting to dive into the scenario...
Of the myriad ways an individual can be charged at the federal level, mail fraud is seen the most often. You might find it helpful to learn about the legal definition of mail fraud as it takes place in California. What makes it mail fraud? By itself, fraud is the act...
California couples whose marriage is struggling and are considering ending it might end up involved in a high conflict divorce. But the effects of divorces that involve a lot of conflicts go far beyond the struggles that negotiating child custody, division of assets...
A recently passed state law allows California judges to renew domestic violence protection orders, wiping out inconsistencies that saw the orders up for renewal every five years or have a permanent designation. The new law, passed in 2022 by the California state...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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