Learn How The Courts in Los Angeles and Orange County Determine Child Custody
Oct 04, 2021
If the parents cannot agree on child custody, the courts are guided by two principals in fashioning custody orders. 1. Maintain the status quo. 2. Provide frequent and continuing contact by both paren...
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4 steps to improve your chances of getting what you want in family law hearings
Sep 21, 2012
In a divorce proceeding one spouse or both may seek temporary orders before the divorce is over on a variety of issues by filing a written paper called a Request for Orders (formerly known as an Order ...
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A Recent Court Case Makes Prenuptial Agreements Likely To Be Enforced If Done Right
Apr 11, 2012
There is a very good book by New York family law attorney Arlene Dubin called Prenups For Those In Love. It is light hearted, an easy read, and it discusses how to broach the subject of prenuptial agre...
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Entreprenuers Are Often Sued For Fraud Because Of Misleading Investment Offerings--How To Avoid It
Jan 24, 2012
Unscrupulous individuals have always been willing tousedeceptive tactics to improve their bottom line.Bernard Madoffwasnt the first or the lastbig time crook.When business deals go bad claims of fraud ...
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Fourteen Questions to Ask A Divorce Attorney Before You Hire One
Oct 24, 2011
Hiring the biggest law firm you can afford is not always in your best interest. When you interview divorce attorneys, ask the questions below about the person's qualifications and how cases are handled...
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15 Questions to Ask a Prospective Divorce Lawyer Before You Hire
Mar 11, 2011
It is natural when dealing with professionals from dentists to the guy that fixes your car that asking questions about their qualifications and skills is embarrassing and a little intimidating. That's...
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Things to Consider When Hiring A Divorce Lawyer in Southern California
Feb 23, 2011
Let Us Begin With The Dont's Don’t hire an attorney who asks for a large non-refundable fee.
Don’t rely just on friends or acquaintances for the names of prospective attorneys, utilize local bar a...
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California Creates Expedited Jury Trials Law: Why The Law Won't Benefit You The Accident Victim
Dec 10, 2010
On January 1, 2011 the Expedited Jury Trials Act goes into effect. It is an attempt by the legislature to shorten the trial process in cases with modest values and it's really directed at limited juri...
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How To Maximize Your Compensation In An Injury Suit
Sep 11, 2010
If you have been injured due to the fault of another, there are five steps you must take to maximize the money you receive as compensation.
1. Seek a diagnosis and treatment from a qualified medical p...
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Employment Discrimination Claims in California--What You Need To Win
Mar 12, 2010
Have You Suffered From A Serious Adverse Employment Action? Getting fired, not hired, demoted, passed over, given poor assignments, not given good assignments, paid less for the same work all these t...
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