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Apr
Divorce can be a long, stressful and complicated experience. There are many steps in the process that seem like they were designed to cause tension, despair and headaches. Terms like “community property,” “spousal support,” and “joint custody” can overwhelm even the calmest in...
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Apr
Getting engaged is a special and exciting time in a person’s life. Heightened emotions, secret plans and usually a diamond ring are involved. Unfortunately, engagements don’t always lead to marriage and the question of who gets to keep the engagement ring can quickly become a...
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Apr
Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult and confusing things that can happen in your life. Not only are emotions heightened and fluctuating, but there are endless logistical nightmares to deal with as well—property division, spousal support, child custody and pren...
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Apr
Divorce can be an extremely emotional and painful experience no matter what the circumstances. Those feelings can be magnified tenfold if the divorce involved infidelity. According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, in approximately 41 percent of marr...
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Apr
It might come as a surprise to some California residents that Santa Barbara’s crime rate is 10 percent higher than the California average and 17 percent higher than the national average. A higher crime rate can also mean a higher rate of false accusations or mistaken identific...
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Apr
The rules surrounding same-sex marriage, divorce and custody are constantly changing. In addition to being confusing, these pieces of legislation also come with emotional consequences for the parents affected. Many parents in same-sex relationships may have serious concerns th...
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Apr
In the event that you find yourself facing a divorce or annulment proceeding, one of the first issues you may run into is alimony. Alimony is a court-ordered sum of payments or provisions awarded to a spouse upon the dissolution of a marriage, and in some instances, even befor...
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Apr
Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) is an embarrassing, stressful and unnerving experience. A California DUI charge comes with many consequences, including potential fines, jail time and the suspension of your driver’s license. Depending on your career, a DUI...
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Apr
If you find yourself facing the breakdown of your marriage, you may be wondering whether divorce or separation is the right next step. During a sensitive and often confusing time, it can be difficult to make the choices that will best protect your finances, your property right...
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Apr
If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offense, you’re probably feeling very overwhelmed and vulnerable. Receiving an unfair sentence can be another especially nerve-wracking experience. After hearing the jury’s verdict and the judge’s ruling, you might worry that the matter h...
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