Real answers to real legal questions, straight from the firm that tries more cases than any other in Ventura County. Stay informed on the issues that matter most.
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Apr
You may have heard of other couples who are “separated,” but not divorced. You may have also considered a “trial separation” in your own marriage. However, the exact definition of separation may surprise people, and it is important to understand what ex...
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Apr
Child custody and support can have effects on a wide range of other legal issues. Obviously, your finances will be heavily affected if you pay child support or care for a child in your household, but what about your taxes? Parents can typically get tax exemptions for having dep...
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Apr
Restitution is ordered as part of the penalties in many criminal cases. Restitution is used to pay back the victim for damage to property, medical expenses, and other harms they suffered from the crime. Often, paying back a victim is an important part of the process of accepting ...
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Apr
In California, the “Superior Court” is the trial-level court. These courts hear cases and arguments dealing with a wide range of topics, including family law cases. If to need to go to court to get a court order or have your case reviewed and approved by a jud...
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Apr
The phrase “parent or guardian” is commonly used to refer inclusively to other adults who act as parents. In some cases, a guardian may be a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or even an older sibling who cares for a child. Older siblings seeking to become their siblings&rs...
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Apr
If you were injured in an accident, you could face serious pain and suffering that makes it hard to work or enjoy daily activities. Unfortunately, you may need to wait for an extended period while your injury claim is resolved before you can get the compensation you need. Every...
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Apr
Having another child while you are already paying child support may seem like an increased burden that could wreak havoc on your finances. Child support orders in California look at the totality of your circumstances when determining how much you need to pay in child support...
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Apr
The job of a police officer is to “serve and protect,” but their day-to-day tasks focus on finding crimes, gathering evidence against the perpetrator, and arresting them for trial. Anything that you say to a cop could potentially become evidence against you if you ...
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Apr
If you were injured at work, you probably have dozens of questions about the process for filing a claim. In California, there are two ways your work injury claim might be filed: as a lawsuit or as a workers' compensation claim. Talk to an attorney to find out which type ...
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Apr
Any death brought about through the negligence or recklessness of another individual may qualify for a wrongful death lawsuit. The families of victims can typically file a lawsuit to seek compensation for the loss of a loved one, especially if preventable circumstances caused ...
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Apr
People who are injured in accidents caused by someone else's negligence generally have the right to sue for the harm they suffered. However, this right does not last forever. The right to sue for injury is governed by a “statute of limitations” that usually g...
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Apr
Pet owners are responsible for ensuring the safety of other people who encounter their dogs. Even dog lovers understand that not every dog is safe or properly trained, and victims of dog bites may be all too familiar with the risks of encountering a dangerous dog. If a dog bit...
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