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Family law courts generally affirm that parents have the legal rights to care for and determine what is in the best interest of their child. However, in some child custody situations, a third party, including grandparents, seeks custody. In these cases, the judge assigned to the case needs to balance the parents’ rights with the …

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After an arrest, you may be released on bail. The judge or magistrate sets the bail amount. You will have the opportunity to post bail by paying the amount. If you do not have the money, you can borrow the money from your family or friends. The bail can be made in the form of …

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Under California laws, trespassing can be both a criminal and civil offense. This means that if you trespass on someone else’s property, the owner can sue you in civil court and you can also face criminal charges from the state. A criminal trespass charge can result in serious criminal consequences. If you are convicted on …

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One of the main issues that married couples face during a divorce proceeding is dividing assets, especially the home they once shared. Generally, married couples purchase their home jointly. This means they obtain their loan from the bank and place the title to the property in both of their names. When a married couple files …

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Family law cases are typically time sensitive matters. This is especially true for child custody cases. Depending on the specific facts of your case, it may be necessary to get in front of the judge as quickly as possible to file for emergency orders. In California, parties may file for emergency hearings called ex partes. …

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Getting married is a major milestone. Unfortunately, not all marriages end in blissful matrimony. Some end in divorce. Our office receives many calls from prospective clients who have just started to consider filing for divorce or legal separation. If you are just contemplating divorce but have not yet made up your mind, consider asking yourself …

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Bankruptcy is generally a last resort decision for most people. When you make the decision to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, chances are money is tight. The last thing you may want to do is to spend money to hire an attorney to handle the bankruptcy filing. The law may not require you to hire an …

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White collar crimes are commonly referred to any type of criminal crimes that do not involve physical violence and that relate largely to financial matters. People charged with white collar crimes have the same rights and protections as defendants accused of other crimes because white collar crime involve mostly the same legal principles. What sets …

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