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Corporal Injury on a Spouse

Corporal Injury on a Spouse Corporal Injury on a Spouse Domestic abuse can occur physically, emotionally, and/or verbally. In the California criminal justice system, domestic abuse has been penalized in a variety of ways. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call
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Summary Dissolution in California

Summary Dissolution in California Summary Dissolution in California Getting divorced can be a tricky process, especially if the spouses have children and shared assets. In some cases, the parties have to navigate difficult issues and the case may require a lot of documentation and
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Strict Liability in California

Strict Liability in California Strict Liability in California In personal injury cases, there is a plaintiff who brings forward a lawsuit, usually because the opposing party – the defendant – was negligent. The most salient issues in personal injury cases deal with the duty
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Spousal Support in California

Spousal Support in California 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
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How to Get Ready for Court

How to Get Ready for Court 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
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What is Annulment of a Marriage?

What is Annulment of a Marriage? 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.
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How do Warrants Work?

How do Warrants Work?  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
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What is Guardianship?

What is Guardianship? 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
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Conspiracy Charges

Conspiracy Charges 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
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Pro Bono Work as Lawyers

Pro Bono Work as Lawyers 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
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