When a marriage comes to an end, the spouses aren’t the only ones affected by the divorce. The decision to separate also affects their children both emotionally as well as financially. This is why most divorce cases with kids involved lean toward child support so as to ensure that the children will be adequately provided for […]
Custody Battles: 3 Tips For Dads Trying To Win Child Custody
If you’ve seen the Netflix hit Marriage Story, you know custody battles can be messy. What’s more, they can also go unfavorably for fathers fighting for custody. Child custody battles are pretty challenging for both partners involved. This is how you can improve your chances of winning custody. Be Present If you want to win the […]
Why You Should Let a Professional Handle Truck Accident Lawsuits
On paper, California sounds like that sunny, perfect place where bad things don’t happen. While the first part rings true, California is also one of the most accident-prone places in the country. Highway 99 is the country’s most dangerous road—and this is the highway that has heavy truck traffic all year round. Truck accidents happen […]
These are the Times You Definitely Need a Probate Lawyer
Contrary to how it’s shown in popular Hollywood movies, determining and distributing will isn’t just about signing a document. The real process begins when the predecessor dies and leaves behind multiple beneficiaries. The Posthumous Pandemonium Many times, the deceased person will leave behind an executor (a lawyer, on behalf of the estate). The executor’s task […]
Personal Injuries: What Could Go Wrong?
The National Center for Health Statistics has data showing that every year there are roughly 31 million injured people who require hospitalization. Additionally, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roads across the United States witness nearly 5.5 million car accidents every year; 3 million of these end up in injuries. And that isn’t all. […]
All You Need to Do About Accident Claims
When The Mamas & The Papas sang their famous California Dreamin’, they sure weren’t taking into account the roads here. The fatalities in California’s road accidents have been increasing since 2015 (going from 3,387 in 2015 to 3,623 in 2016). In 2018, nearly 36,750 people died in such incidents all over California. In California, most of […]
Are you being denied Child Visitation Rights? Here’s what you should do!
Whether it’s the court or your ex, not being able to see your child can be a painful experience. But before you decide the appropriate course of action, there’s one thing you should never do: withhold child support. Regardless of how you feel about the situation, the law does not look favorably upon a parent […]
When Do I Need a Probate Lawyer?
Probate refers to court processes through which matters pertaining to estates are settled. Depending on the nature of the assets, such cases can be lengthy, drawn-out, and fraught with complex terminologies. While it is true that certain cases can be handled without relying on legal assistance, not everyone is capable or willing to represent themselves in […]
Custody Rights of a Father during a Divorce
Traditionally, child custody rights were always thought to have belonged to the mother. However, there is a growing trend in many states that are forcing lawmakers to reconsider the mother’s right as the sole custodial parent. This is partly due to studies that have shown the importance of a father for the emotional and psychological development of […]
Stuck In a Family Rut: 6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Probate Lawyer
Imagine your dearest grandfather passes away and the family house that he left in your name gets taken over by your brother who is interested in selling it. We bet you and all your relatives are heartbroken now that the house they grew up in will be vacated by a bunch of strangers. If you […]