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Apr
The impact of a car accident can be deadly, and the primary cause of such accidents tends to be driver negligence. A recent accident in Santa Barbara highlights the risks involved. If another driver’s negligence leaves you or someone you care about injured in a car accident, reac...
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Apr
Most married couples combine their finances and share joint accounts that allow each spouse equal access in terms of both depositing and withdrawing funds. This status, however, ceases when either one files for divorce. Upon divorce, a couple’s marital assets must be divided betw...
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Apr
Restraining or protective orders are usually civil law matters. However, if you violate a restraining order, you will face criminal charges and penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Whether the prosecutor will charge you with a felony or misdemeanor will be dependent on yo...
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Apr
Motorists whose unlawful, negligent, or reckless actions behind the wheel result in another person’s death may face a charge of vehicular manslaughter in California. This applies to motorists whose passengers were killed in the crash. Vehicular manslaughter is a wobbler offense...
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Apr
A divorce or separation can worsen or trigger financial challenges for many families, especially for custodial parents who are responsible for rearing their kids. But separated or divorced parents are still responsible for their children’s health, safety, and financial expenses...
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Apr
Employment discrimination is discrimination in the workplace that involves the unequal, unfair, or prejudiced treatment of workers due to their personal characteristics, including age, race, gender, national origin, color, religion, or disability, among others. Many workers face...
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Apr
At Bamieh & De Smeth, we know how physically, emotionally, and financially draining a car accident can be. From your seemingly never-ending medical bills, emotional stress, painful injuries, and lost income, the future can look bleak. But it doesn’t have to be. After getting...
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Apr
When the police stop you for a possible DUI, they will ask you if you have been drinking. The answer to this question can be tricky if you’ve had a drink or two but do not feel drunk at all. It’s also challenging to answer this question if you feel you’ve had one too many drinks...
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Apr
Marriage can be immensely marvelous and challenging at the same time. That’s why it’s vital for couples to discuss what might happen in the future because, unfortunately, you cannot predict what will happen to your relationship as you, your partner, and life evolves. With this in...
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Apr
You and your spouse must make many crucial decisions during your divorce. Among these decisions is whether one of you requires spousal support or alimony. California recognizes two types of alimony: Temporary alimony, which is an order for financial support to a spouse while the...
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