Important Tip on How to Decide Which Family Law Lawyer to Hire
Important Tip on How to Decide Which Family Law Lawyer to Hire
If you are considering filing for a divorce or going to court on a California child support issue or any other type of family law related matter, you’re probably on the internet looking for a lawyer to help you. There are so many lawyers on the internet, it is hard to know who to hire. It seems like they all say they’re experienced. They all say they can help you.…
Read MoreIs it Too Risky to Represent Myself in Family Law Court?
The answer to this is an all too easy “YES”. Handling your own California divorce or family law matter in court can prove to be costly and regrettable. I have seen all too many times where clients have come to us to undo or salvage what has already been done in court in cases where a party has represented him or herself in family law court. All too often people…
Read MoreRules of Grandparent Rights and Grounds for Custody
So much is written when it comes to parent’s rights to custody and visitation of children, but what about grandparent’s rights? With so many children being born out of wedlock, establishment of custody and visitation has become increasingly important not only for parents, but for grandparents as well. While grandparents can file papers with the courts to gain custody of their grandchildren, custody is rarely granted while the parents of…
Read MoreEconomy Not Affecting Divorce Rates in All States
A recent article posted on Southern Utah’s news site, describes the state of Utah and how it’s divorce rates are not following the national trend of declining. Across the country, most states are experiencing a dramatic drop in divorce filings. The assumption being that married couples decide to tough things out together rather than file for what can be costly divorces. According to reports, divorce lawyers across the country saw…
Read MoreGosselin Divorce Papers Explained
Recently, a reality TV couple whose show revolved around their daily lives raising octuplets has been in the public spotlight over their divorce. Kate Gosselin – of TV's Kate & Jon Plus 8 – filed legal documents to end her marriage in Pennsylvania. While there has been much speculation over the cause of the divorce, no real details have emerged because the county in which Gosselin filed the papers seal…
Read MoreWho Will Get Custody of Michael Jackson’s Children?
Now that Michael Jackson has passed away, a potentially very heated battle over who will get custody of his minor children is on the horizon. Will it be Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson? Will it be the biological mother of his two children, Debbie Rowe? Will it be the children’s nanny Grace Rwaramba, or Aunt Janet Jackson? The child custody situation is complex and there are several different issues that…
Read MoreDomestic Violence: Financial Abuse in California
Violence toward a spouse, domestic partner, child or any family member is illegal and is considered a serious crime in the state of California. Domestic violence is a sad reality in our society today and in California. Domestic violence in California typically takes the form of physical, emotional or financial abuse. Contrary to popular belief, an individual doesn’t have to have bruises or outward signs of abuse to be a…
Read MoreMusician ‘Usher’ Files for Divorce
R&B singer Usher has filed for divorce from his wife, Tameka Foster-Raymond, according to a published report on . The couple was married in November 2007 and have two sons together, Usher Raymond V, born in November of 2007, and Naviyd Ely Raymond, born last December. Foster has three sons from a previous relationship. The couple has had a troubled relationship from the start; with rumors flying in the tabloids…
Read MoreCalifornia Domestic Violence Prevention Act
Court Grants Restraining order for Husband’s Public Disclosure of His Former Wife’s Private Email In In Re Marriage of Nadkarni, 2009 DJDAR 7158, the court found that the husband accessing his former wife’s private email account constituted abuse under the domestic violence prevention act. An application for a restraining order in California must allege “abuse” under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. California Family Code Section 6320 states that “disturbing the…
Read MoreGenelex Offers Discount on Home Paternity Tests
A recent article explains that the company Genelex is offering a 10% discount on its home DNA tests, including California paternity tests. The discount coincided with Father’s Day. The home paternity test compares the DNA of a father and a child and retails for $400. If there is a question as to who the father of a child is, a second man can be added to the test for $200.…
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