Seis Señales de Que ha Contratado a un Mal Abogado y Consejos Para Evitar Cometer el Mismo Error en el Futuro
Contrató a un abogado para representarlo y estaba convencido de que tomó una buena decisión, pero ahora tiene la sensación de que cometió un error. Quizás es muy difícil de localizar o usted nota que no pone empeño en su caso. Puede que haya choques de personalidad o no haya una buena organización. En el peor de los casos, descubrió prácticas deshonestas en la facturación por sus servicios o comportamientos…
Read MoreHow to File a Restraining Order in California
California courts can issue an order to make sure someone stays away from you. This is done by applying for a restraining order. It is also commonly called a protective order. An order restricts someone from making contact with their alleged victim. It is usually called a stay-away order and they are required to be at least around 100 yards away from the other person for the duration of the…
Read MoreChild Support Arrears
An arrear is a legal term that means someone is behind on an outstanding debt or liability. This term can apply to many different types of law. In family law, it is often used in the context of child support when one parent is behind on a payment that they owe the other. What are child support arrears? Child support is the amount of money that one parent has to…
Read MoreDifferences Between a Lawyer and an Attorney
If you’re facing a divorce or other family law issue, you’ve probably been advised to hire a lawyer or attorney to guide you through the process. Hopefully, you’ll take that advice because it’s definitely not in your best interest to represent yourself in any legal matter. There’s simply too much at stake. How do you choose, though, between a lawyer and an attorney? They’re both the same, right? No. While…
Read MoreCalifornia Divorce Statistics
Divorce is a legal proceeding in all 50 states. Couples do not get married with the intent of needing a divorce attorney; however, it does happen to many couples. While many people believe that over one-half of marriages end in divorce, it is worthwhile to look at the actual statistics before believing this common assumption about our divorce rate in this country. Do One-Half of the Marriages in the United…
Read More8 Signs That It Might Be Time for a Divorce
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] In the beginning, marriages are happy and full of hope. However, as time goes on, you or your partner may begin to question the relationship. You may be contemplating separation or you may even already be living independently. If you are day-dreaming about life without your partner, it may be time to get a divorce. How do you know when it is time…
Read MoreHeterosexual Couples Can Register for Domestic Partnerships Under New California Law
A new California law makes it legal for heterosexual couples to file for domestic partnerships. This gives all couples in the state the right to choose between either a marriage or a domestic partnership option to declare their commitment to each other and to gain state rights that are available to couples. Prior to the new law, only same-sex couples and heterosexual couples over the age of 62 were legally…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Alimony and Spousal Support?
There are many contentious issues that can come up when you are getting divorced. Often, these include child custody, child support, property division, alimony, and spousal support. Of all of these, issues concerning alimony and spousal support seem to be the most controversial and are more likely to end up in court before a judge. What is the Difference Between Alimony and Spousal Support? In all actuality, there is no…
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