Spousal Support in California A divorce or separation is a difficult and complex legal process. There are many different interests that must be addressed (spouses, children, dependants) and one of the most contentious issues is spousal support. In general, spousal…
How to Get Ready for Court For all cases, going to court can be a stressful and anxious experience. To help alleviate confusion or questions, the California Courts have created a simplified section online on what to do prior to…
What is Annulment of a Marriage? Within culture and society, the definition of culture has changed over time, but while it is important to keep up with the social connotations of marriage, the legal definitions are equally vital to understand.…
How do Warrants Work? Sometimes on TV shows, for the sake of drama, they’ll show the police officer arriving at the home of a suspect. Then after some dramatic monologue the police officer surprises the suspect and arrests them. That’s…
What is Guardianship? In an ideal scenario, a child is raised by their parents in a way that is conducive to their growth as a person. However, due to a variety of situations, some children are placed under the custody…
Conspiracy Charges Criminal charges aren’t just brought forward when the intended crime is committed. Sometimes possible perpetrators can be apprehended and charged with conspiracy. This means that there was an agreement to commit a crime and some sort of action…
Pro Bono Work as Lawyers Legal services are often quite costly, and the fees act as a barrier to access and entry for many low-income individuals and families. However, given the assumptions made within the legal and judicial system in…
What is Probate in Estate Planning? As has been mentioned before in our posts, estate planning is incredibly important – and it is always the right time to start thinking about it. Having a proper plan in place means that…
Wrongful Death in California When a person’s loved one or family member dies (not due to natural causes, but rather because of someone else’s actions) they can seek justice through the criminal justice system, but they can also move forward…
Suing Your Landlord or Property Owner Those who rent from a landlord or live in rental units in apartment buildings have certain rights and claims that can be protected. While there can be many reasons why Suing Your Landlord or…