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Apr
Ensuring your child’s safety at all times is a top priority. Unfortunately, you can’t always be with your child. While there are laws that protect children from abuse in schools by teachers, coaches, caregivers, teacher aides, music teachers, school staff, etc. , child abuse in sc...
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Apr
Getting a DUI conviction can easily wreak havoc on your finances. Most reports say that the average total cost of a DUI conviction is between $10,000 and $30,000. According to the California Judicial Council, the average cost of a teenager's first DUI conviction includes th...
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Apr
Sometimes family matters become legal matters. When this happens, you need a trusted legal advocate that you can count on to protect your family's interests. At Bamieh & De Smeth, our Ventura family law attorneys understand the complexities and emotions of these types of issu...
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Apr
When couples get engaged and plan for their marriage, they plan how to combine their lives. This can include their finances and other assets, any children they already have from previous relationships, children they desire in the future, their lifestyles, and even their pets. Whi...
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Apr
There are many ways to reach a divorce settlement and file an uncontested divorce. One of them is to go through divorce mediation. This process can help both spouses determine their needs (and the needs of their children, if they have them) and get the most important ones met. Wh...
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Apr
If you are facing DUI charges in Ventura County, you want the best lawyer in the area to represent you. A DUI conviction can come with many serious consequences and may impact the rest of your life. It's in your best interest to do whatever you can to avoid a DUI conviction, star...
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Apr
Being charged with a DUI is never an ideal situation. However, if you face felony DUI charges, the matter is even more severe and far-reaching. Either way, having an experienced Santa Barbara DUI attorney on your side is imperative as you fight to mitigate your charges. You can r...
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Apr
Child custody and visitation arrangements are among the most heavily disputed decisions during a divorce. Child custody covers the responsibilities and legal rights of parents regarding the care of their children. The two types of custody include: Legal Custody – Which parent ma...
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Apr
Getting arrested for a first DUI offense in CA does not automatically mean that you will lose your driver’s license. You will be given a chance to challenge the license suspension, depending on the specific circumstances of your case. After your arrest for a first DUI, you must d...
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Apr
In California, a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) has severe repercussions. On top of hefty fines, jail time, license suspension, and other penalties, convicted offenders may also be required to complete state-approved DUI classes. People who have been convicted o...
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