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What is a “Separation Date” in a California Divorce?
Most spouses assume that the only real date of importance in a divorce is the moment this legal process is finalized. But there is another date that is important, and this is your “separation date.” Although the separation date is not the same as the finalization of your divorce, it can have a real… Read More »
How to Safely Divorce a Violent Spouse in California
In an ideal world, spouses would react to the news of a pending divorce in a calm, professional manner. Unfortunately, many spouses react in the exact opposite way – becoming highly emotional and sometimes violent. This situation can easily spiral out of control, causing hazards for not only spouses who want divorces but also… Read More »
Suing for Anesthesia Errors in California
Most people never think twice about anesthesia, but a lot can go wrong. Anesthesiologists are carefully trained, and even a small mistake can cause serious injury or even death. Anesthesia is used by medical professionals when surgery or other treatments are too painful and uncomfortable to endure while conscious. If everything goes as planned,… Read More »
Who Pays Students Loans After a Divorce in California?
As of 2023, 43.5 million Americans owe more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. If you are going through a divorce in California, there is a good chance you are still paying off your student loans. But how is this debt handled in a divorce? Could you be required to help pay off… Read More »
Suing for Golf Cart Injuries in California
California is home to some of the most famous golf courses in the world, from Pebble Beach and Torre Pines to Cypress Point and Wente Vineyards. These courses draw in countless tourists each year, and most visitors have nothing but pleasant experiences. But some people are not so lucky, and they are left with… Read More »
Child Custody Precautions, Which Child Punishments are Legal in California?
Many parents may want to instill a sense of discipline in their children. There are many ways to discipline or punish your children, from spanking and time-outs to losing video game privileges. But which of these punishments are actually legal? This is something you should definitely ask yourself as a parent before you get… Read More »
Here is Why You Need to Pay Your Child Support in California
Economic pressures are becoming increasingly problematic for California residents. With rising inflation and mortgage interest rates, monthly bills are starting to overwhelm many of us. Faced with these pressures, you might be wondering what would happen if you stop paying your child support. Perhaps you have no other option, and you literally have no… Read More »
Child Custody Law: The Challenges of Relocating With a Child
In California, a case that involves the relocation of a minor is known as a “move-away” case and typically, these cases are considered complicated and Solomon-like. Even when a parent seeks to relocate the child to provide him or her with a better life, the reality is that the process to relocate is not… Read More »
Can I Sue After an E-Scooter Accident in California?
E-Scooters are taking over the streets in virtually every major city across the world. Some absolutely love these new inventions, while others believe that they are nothing more than a nuisance. Still others warily tolerate them and do not have a strong opinion one way or another. But what happens if you get into… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in the State of California
In California, establishing paternity means determining who is the legal and biological father of a child. This can be determined in one of two ways – by the parents of the child, or by the court. In the state, both biological parents have a legal responsibility to support their child and legal fathers have… Read More »