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Car Accidents vs Truck Accidents
California’s Office of Traffic Safety reported 65,377 fatal and injury motor vehicle crashes in Los Angeles County in 2020, which ranks the county number two in the state. Meanwhile, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports 236 fatalities in large truck crashes in California that same year, ranking the state number two for the… Read More »
Residency Requirements for Divorce in CA
California is a no-fault divorce state. You can file for divorce without alleging any wrongdoing on the part of your spouse; in fact, California no longer even allows parties to allege fault as grounds for divorce. There are, nevertheless, certain legal requirements for obtaining a divorce in California. Among other legal prerequisites, you must… Read More »
Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights
California law assumes that parents should retain custody of their children. If there’s a custody dispute between two parents, the courts will operate from the assumption that children benefit most from continued contact with both parents. Under certain circumstances, California law permits the termination of parental rights. Continue reading to learn about the grounds… Read More »
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles can be a fun, cost-effective alternative to driving a passenger car. Motorcycles can also be extremely dangerous. Bikers face additional hazards given the added risks and requirements of riding a motorcycle, and when they are involved in an accident, they are more likely to suffer serious injury. Below, we discuss the most common… Read More »
Child Sharing Time Tips For Custody
Sharing custody with an ex can be a complicated matter, but it’s important to keep in mind what’s best for your kids. There are any number of conflicts and other hiccups that can arise, especially if you do not get along well with your kids’ other parent. Below, we offer a few tips on… Read More »
Impact of Marital Misconduct on Divorce
California, like every other state these days, allows for “no-fault” divorce. No-fault divorce means the divorce is based only on the end of the spouses’ relationship and not any misconduct by either spouse. Neither party is required to prove the other spouse committed adultery or some other inappropriate action. Does that mean that marital… Read More »
How to Split Summer Vacation After Divorce With Children
Summer vacation can disrupt the normal parenting time schedule established in your divorce. Now that summer is upon us, you’ll need to make a plan with your ex to account for the different schedules the summer may create. Read on for a few tips on creating a summer plan with your ex as well… Read More »
What Is a Summary Dissolution and How Do I Qualify?
For many, a divorce can be a difficult period and process to navigate. While many couples may decide that a divorce is the best way to move forward, they have different choices in how they go about it. For some couples, opting for a summary dissolution is a better way to go. Let’s take… Read More »
What is a Guardian Ad Litem in CA?
Whether you’re building out your estate plan, going through probate, or dealing with a custody dispute, you may need to take official legal action in court. Not just anyone can pursue legal action at any time, however. The law includes safeguards to prevent people from being taken advantage of when they are cognitively unable… Read More »
What is a Pre-Divorce Planning Session: How Does it Help?
If you are anticipating a divorce in your future, it’s important to be prepared. The first step in proper preparation is making a plan. Read on below for a discussion of the pre-divorce planning session, an early meeting between you and your attorney during which you will generate a plan for your divorce case…. Read More »
