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Apr
In California, nearly all divorces are no-fault divorces. Some states give multiple options for fault or no-fault divorce grounds leading to different types of divorce cases. Even though divorces are all based on the same no-fault grounds, divorces still happen in many varied way...
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Apr
Before marriage was legalized for same-sex couples in California, California had an alternative to marriage available for same-sex couples and some opposite-sex couples. This system of “domestic partnership” is similar to marriage and has many of the same rights and benefits...
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Apr
Millions of Californians receive child support to help raise their children. Child support is an important part of many families’ ability to support their children, especially today when marriage rates are low and divorce rates are high. The Ventura child support lawyers at t...
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Apr
You may have heard of alimony or “spousal support,” but it can be difficult to understand exactly when you might be able to claim alimony. In California, alimony almost always involves court proceedings, and it is usually only available if you are going through a divorce or l...
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Apr
Sentences for rape charges can vary greatly. There are frequent news articles discussing the amount of jail time or probation received as punishment for a rape case. In many cases, the penalties you ultimately face when convicted for rape may be different than what the statute sa...
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Apr
The crime of murder is not the only criminal charge available in cases where one is responsible for someone else’s death. In many cases, manslaughter is charged instead. TV shows and news reports sometimes make it seem like being convicted of manslaughter is nearly equivalent...
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Apr
If you have joint custody or visitation, you are constantly relying upon the other parent to follow through with the terms of the child custody order. In many cases, it can be a challenge to get the order followed, which can mean losing time with your children or resorting to vio...
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Apr
At the Law Offices of Bamieh & De Smeth, we understand the difficulties and the stress that comes with a legal separation. That is why we handle every case with sensibility, respect, and commitment. You do not have to go through your separation alone. Let our more than two...
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Apr
Seeking therapy is incredibly helpful to many people, and you should never pass up the opportunity to get the help you need because you fear that your therapist might be able to report what you say to the police. Instead, it is important to understand your rights, talk to your th...
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Apr
Under California law, the crime of sexual battery (commonly known as “sexual assault”) is a serious offense. The penalties for sexually assaulting another person are sometimes classified as a misdemeanor offense in California, but other times the offense does arise to the leve...
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