Apr

Statute of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Cases: Understanding Time Constraints

Although much has been done in the last two decades to curb sexual assault crimes, they remain one of the most prevalent and underreported crimes in the United States today. In response to this recent movement, the California legislature responded by expanding the statute of limi...

07

Apr

Investigating Truck Accidents: The Importance of Prompt Action

Accidents involving commercial trucks, semi-trucks, or tractor-trailers often result in serious, life-altering injuries or fatalities. As evidence does not last forever, it is essential to begin your truck accident investigation as soon as possible to protect your right to compen...

07

Apr

Sexual Assault Victims Have Rights

If you are the victim of sexual assault in California, it's important to know you have critical rights that are worth protecting. A sexual assault can have lasting consequences that make moving forward into your future far more challenging. If these are the difficult circum...

07

Apr

What if a Child Does Not Want to Go to a Visit?

In your divorce, you and your ex received a parenting time schedule that sets forth when your child will be with you and when they will be with their other parent. While you have carefully kept to the court-ordered schedule, your child may - at some point – not want t...

07

Apr

What Happens if You Miss a Court Date During a Divorce?

Divorce court dates are critical. It’s your scheduled time to advocate for parental and financial rights, and missing the date can lead to a default judgment. This means the issue will be resolved in your absence – and in accordance with your divorcing spouse’s take on the matter...

07

Apr

Injuries and Fatalities from a Car Accident in Santa Barbara

The impact of a car accident can be deadly, and the primary cause of such accidents tends to be driver negligence. A recent accident in Santa Barbara highlights the risks involved. If another driver's negligence leaves you or someone you care about injured in a car accident...

07

Apr

What Happens to a Joint Bank Account during a Divorce?

Most married couples combine their finances and share joint accounts that allow each spouse equal access in terms of both depositing and withdrawing funds. This status, however, ceases when either one files for divorce. Upon divorce, a couple's marital assets must be divide...

07

Apr

What If Someone Violates Their Restraining Order?

Restraining or protective orders are usually civil law matters. However, if you violate a restraining order, you will face criminal charges and penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Whether the prosecutor will charge you with a felony or misdemeanor will be dependent on yo...

07

Apr

What is Vehicular Manslaughter?

Motorists whose unlawful, negligent, or reckless actions behind the wheel result in another person's death may face a charge of vehicular manslaughter in California. This applies to motorists whose passengers were killed in the crash. Vehicular manslaughter is a wobbler off...

07

Apr

What Should I Do If My Ex Will Not Pay Child Support?

A divorce or separation can worsen or trigger financial challenges for many families, especially for custodial parents who are responsible for rearing their kids. But separated or divorced parents are still responsible for their children’s health, safety, and financial expenses...

07

Apr

What Are The Types of Discrimination That Happens in a Workplace?

Employment discrimination is discrimination in the workplace that involves the unequal, unfair, or prejudiced treatment of workers due to their personal characteristics, including age, race, gender, national origin, color, religion, or disability, among others. Many workers face ...

07

Apr

Advice From a Car Accident Attorney

At Bamieh & De Smeth, we know how physically, emotionally, and financially draining a car accident can be. With your seemingly never-ending medical bills, emotional stress, painful injuries, and lost income, the future can look bleak. But it doesn't have to be. After ge...

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Statute of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Cases: Understanding Time Constraints

Investigating Truck Accidents: The Importance of Prompt Action

Sexual Assault Victims Have Rights

What if a Child Does Not Want to Go to a Visit?

What Happens if You Miss a Court Date During a Divorce?

Injuries and Fatalities from a Car Accident in Santa Barbara

What Happens to a Joint Bank Account during a Divorce?

What If Someone Violates Their Restraining Order?

What is Vehicular Manslaughter?

What Should I Do If My Ex Will Not Pay Child Support?

What Are The Types of Discrimination That Happens in a Workplace?

Advice From a Car Accident Attorney

Protecting Your Rights, Securing Your Future