11

Apr

2021 Guide to Joint Custody in California

Joint custody is California’s preferred child custody situation, where possible. Though the laws do not change very frequently, sometimes the California legislature updates its child custody laws. As of the beginning of 2021, these rules have not changed recently, but there co...

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07

Apr

How is Alimony Determined in an LGBT Divorce in California?

California’s laws are designed to provide the same rights and protections in all divorces. This means that no matter your gender or who you’re married to, you should have equal access to alimony, also known as spousal support. Alimony is not always justified in every case, and...

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11

Apr

Guidelines for Same-Sex Divorce in California

Getting divorced is not a walk in the park for any couple. Litigating issues such as alimony, child support, and property division can get complicated, and it can certainly bring out the worst in people. In June 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that banning same-sex marriage in t...

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07

Apr

The Most Dangerous Cities in Southern California

Many cities in Southern CA are notorious for having high crime rates. In many of these cities, these crime rates are a bit exaggerated. In 2016, the crime rate increased slightly in California, but the actual crime levels are even lower today than in many periods in the past...

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07

Apr

The 5 Most Common Crimes in Southern California

When you see news stories about crime, they often involve extremely serious, scandalous, or rare crimes. But the nightly news is not always representative of the actual crime that occurs day-to-day. While most of this crime goes by silently, the news tends to focus on the most...

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07

Apr

Who Pays Child Support in Shared Custody Cases in California?

“Shared custody” is a confusing term because child custody terms often overlap and mean multiple things, depending on the situation. Custody can be “shared” in several ways, and different types of shared custody have different implications for things like decision-making in yo...

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07

Apr

What is the Statute of Limitations on Drug Possession Charges in California?

Statutes of limitations are legal deadlines for the government to file a case against you. If they do not get the case to a judge within a certain amount of time, the charges against you cannot be filed. Each criminal statute has a time limit that the government must follow to...

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07

Apr

Is Driving Without Insurance a Criminal Offense in California?

Some traffic offenses exist to help ensure safety. When you drive, there is always a chance that you may get into a car accident. When you do, it is vital that you carry car insurance. Rather than ensuring safety, this law is in place to help sure that others have the ability...

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07

Apr

Who Pays Child Support in a Same Sex Divorce in California?

California has many family laws dealing with marriage and children that used to only apply to couples and parents who included one man and one woman. However, California courts and legislators have learned that this is no longer the case in every couple or family, and have qui...

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07

Apr

Who Gets to Keep the Engagement Ring in a Same Sex Divorce in CA?

Same-sex relationships offer many of the same struggles and problems as any other relationship – but sometimes add special difficulties that other marriages do not have. In most opposite-sex relationships, there is only one engagement ring, and California law has centuries of...

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