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California Custody and Visitation Basics – Know the Facts
When a couple with minor children decides to end their marriage, deciding issues regarding where the children will live, and who gets to make decisions about the children is often the most emotional part of the process. When making any decisions regarding custody and visitation, courts look at what is thought to be in… Read More »
California DUI: At What Point Does “Driving” Occur?
It is well-known that driving under the influence is not just dangerous, but also illegal. All 50 states have laws against drunk driving, but these laws do vary in the details. As a result of the differences, it is possible for a person to be found guilty of a DUI in one state for… Read More »
DUI and Chemical Test Refusal in California
If you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you might be asked to take one of several types of tests intended to alert the officer as to whether you had been drinking. In addition to “field tests” that involve the officer asking you to stand on one leg, follow a pen with… Read More »
Child Support in California
Providing for kids is expensive. When the parents of a child or children are not parenting together as a couple, the issue of who pays, how much they pay, and for what will arise. A court has the ability to order either parent or both parents to pay child support. How much the court… Read More »
California Drug Possession
In recent years, many states have loosened their drug laws related to marijuana. However, even though these laws are shifting, drug possession, especially of substances other than marijuana, can still lead to serious legal trouble and penalties. If you are caught in possession of drugs in California, there are a number of factors that… Read More »
Why would I separate rather than divorce?
When a marriage deteriorates to the point where one or both parties have decided to end the marriage, it is possible to seek a separation, or a divorce. The two terms refer to different legal statuses of the relationship. If you are contemplating which option is right for you, it might help to compare… Read More »
Why you should consider a prenuptial agreement
Most of us have heard of prenuptial agreements. Sometimes we consider them in a negative light. After all, who wants to consider the demise of a marriage before it even begins? However, more people are considering entering into these agreements as a way to protect not only themselves, but also their children and other… Read More »
Determining Child Custody in California
When a couple with minor children decides to end their marriage, a court has to make a decision regarding the appropriate custody arrangement. This subject is one that is fraught with emotions, and it can be difficult for the parties to come to an agreement. When discussing custody, the court looks generally at “the… Read More »
No-Fault Divorce in California
Ending a marriage can be a difficult decision and the divorce process is an emotional one. In many cases, one party, or both parties feel that they have been mistreated and severely wronged by the other person. However, in many cases, the grievances between spouses will not make any difference in the divorce process,… Read More »
Could Drones be the Police Force of the Future?
Perhaps you have seen it on the news: A suspected criminal is traveling at high rates of speed down the highway in an attempt to elude capture by law enforcement. Or, maybe you have seen it in person: You are driving down the road and pass an unlucky motorist who has been pulled over…. Read More »