Recent Blog Posts
Smog Requirements Prior to Vehicle Sales
The matter of vehicle smog tests is one which comes up all too often with used vehicles. Sometimes a person will purchase a used vehicle from a car dealership and then discover a short time later the vehicle did not pass a smog test. This leaves the purchaser with a vehicle that cannot be… Read More »
Here’s How Lawyers Win Cases For Their Clients
Lawyers are notoriously known for changing the facts to “win” their case. Yet, the most successful attorneys never change the facts to win. They simply do not need to do so. How, then, does a lawyer win a case? First, lawyers understand and believe the facts their clients relay to them. Second, after hearing the… Read More »
Underinsured Motorist Coverage in California
Imagine you were in a car accident in California and the other driver was completely at fault. After the accident, you racked up medical bills, lost wages from missing work and had your world turned upside-down. It seems like a no-brainer that the other driver’s insurance company would compensate you for all of the… Read More »
Honda Expands Recall of Shrapnel-Spewing Air Bags to California
There have been recent reports that Honda is asking its car dealerships to have consumers sign additional disclosure forms concerning 2001 – 2011 Honda and Acura models. The disclosure relates to serious problems with airbags, in which they can rupture with too much force when a crash occurs. When this happens, they spew metal… Read More »
Contempt Penalties: One way to Deal with an Ex Spouse who does not Pay his/her Support Obligation
Divorce proceedings are tough. They take time, cost money and are emotionally taxing on everyone involved. The same goes for child custody and support proceedings. Once they are finished, the parties have court orders in place to govern their future conduct. All too often, however, one of the litigants may fail to comply with… Read More »
Preparing for Divorce: Protecting Your Legal Rights, Assets and Emotions
Should I leave or should I stay? This is undoubtedly one of the toughest decisions a married person can face. In those difficult moments, the farthest thought from your mind is preparing for a divorce. But, if you are even contemplating divorce, planning ahead for it is crucial. In addition to settling your nerves,… Read More »
What Is Medical Payment Coverage in my Auto Insurance Policy?
When someone has been injured in a car accident, a common question we hear is: “Will my automobile insurance policy pay my medical bills?” Most automobile policies contain a provision for medical payments, which we crafty lawyers refer to as “Med Pay.” Med Pay covers most reasonable medical bills that you incur within one… Read More »
Child Custody Modifications by Mutual Agreement
People have a tendency to assume that issues concerning child custody are difficult and constantly in dispute. Fortunately, this generalization does not always hold true. Often times, parents are able to constructively work with one another when it comes to co-parenting their children. This makes things easier on their children, and it also makes… Read More »
How a New Spouse’s Income Might Affect Child Support Payments (the Answer May Surprise You)
Often times, people who are paying or receiving child support choose to re-marry. After doing so, they are left to wonder if the new spouse’s income could affect their ongoing child support obligations. The answer to this query may surprise you. First off, the new spouse’s income is not directly used to calculate child… Read More »
California Employer Update: Required Affordable Care Act Exchange Notice Due October 1, 2013
Although the federal government has delayed the employer mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or “ACA”), October 1, 2013 is still the deadline for employers to provide a notice of health care coverage options to their employees. The notice informs the employee of the new health insurance marketplace (which,… Read More »
