Appearing in court can be a nerve-racking experience, especially, if you are being sued. Many times, people believe they just need to “see” the judge and explain the situation, believing that once their side is explained, the judge will understand and the issue will be…
When someone in California is facing the threat of physical or emotional harm, he or she may be able to seek certain types of protection available under the law. Those who experienced domestic violence may be able to secure a protective order, which will give…
Litigation can be costly and when asked to take on the added expense of obtaining a court reporter for a hearing or trial, as a client you want to know what the benefit is. For starters, a court reporter is a person that types up…
Child support may seem pretty straight forward at first glance. The Court orders you to pay child support. You then pay the ordered amount to the other parent. You then believe the child support obligation for the month is over. However, child support is not…
Although child support and custody go hand-in-hand, they are two separate issues to be handled by the court. For example, if you file a motion and you are only requesting child support, the court will only make child support orders and not make any custody…
Divorce will affect you in many ways, including your financial circumstances. If you don’t get serious about protecting this part of your life, it will come back to haunt you after your divorce is in the past. From the start, you must have a clear…
If you are married in California, you do not have to file for bankruptcy jointly with your spouse; there may be situations where it is better for you to file on your own. The best thing to do depends on your debts and your own…
Prenuptial agreements are generally enforceable in California. While you may be hesitant to sign one, it is often in your best interest to do so. Let’s take a closer look at some of the potential benefits of having one. You aren’t conceding that the marriage…
It is the day of your hearing. You walk down the hallway towards your assigned department and spot your attorney. She greets you with a “Good morning. It’s game day. Here we go!” You enter the courtroom with your attorney. She litigates your case, recites…
If you know me, you know that my dog Mochi is like my child. Yes, I am one of those people. My family celebrates his birthday, my co-workers ask how he is doing, and my dad even gets him a Christmas gift every year. As…