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Apr
Alimony, or spousal support, is money that one spouse pays another after the divorce is finalized. Alimony can be ordered for multiple reasons, but these payments are always intended to support the spouse directly, not to support children. Because alimony is paid for different re...
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Apr
Assault is a crime that often ranges in severity. While any criminal charges are serious and can lead to jail time, some assault charges are less severe than others. It is important to understand what potential penalties you may be facing if you were charged with assault in C...
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Apr
Most lawsuits have a “statute of limitations. ” These rules work to stop cases from being filed too long after the harm occurs. Civil and criminal cases both have them, but many family law cases do not. Usually, a statute of limitations gives a certain number of years after an...
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Apr
Probation is an alternative punishment that often helps people avoid prison. When the judge hands down a sentence including probation, he will set limitations and rules that you must follow to maintain your freedom; failing to follow these limits can end your probation. If yo...
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Apr
Living with cancer can be incredibly difficult. Much of your energy might be devoted to taking care of yourself and getting better. However, something like cancer does not necessarily need to put your life on hold, and you may still be able to accomplish many things you want...
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Apr
California’s adoption laws do not limit people with disabilities from being able to achieve their dreams of being a parent. However, disabilities are legitimate concerns for the courts and social workers that approve your parental fitness. Because of this, adopting a child ma...
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Apr
LGBT couples in California have the same rights to adopt like any other parent. Whether you are single, married, or dating, California law allows you to seek an adoption to expand your family. However, there are plenty of complications that can arise in any adoption case, and...
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Apr
Families come in many shapes and sizes. More and more Americans are not letting the fact that they do not have a spouse or a partner get in the way of their dreams of being a parent. In many cases, adoption is not limited to married couples, and you may be able to adopt on yo...
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Apr
Moving out of state during a divorce may be completely legal in many cases, but it may cause you some problems. It is understandable that many people going through a divorce may want to move-on to a new state, return home to their parents, or return to familiar territory if t...
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Apr
Divorce can be complicated, and divorcing with children is even more complex. If you are pregnant, some states prevent you from being able to get a divorce until after you give birth. In California, your freedom to get divorced is strongly protected. The Ventura divorce attor...
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