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Apr
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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Apr
When the police stop you for a possible DUI, they will ask you if you have been drinking. The answer to this question can be tricky if you’ve had a drink or two but do not feel drunk at all. It’s also challenging to answer this question if you feel you’ve had one too many drinks ...
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Apr
Marriage can be immensely marvelous and challenging at the same time. That’s why it’s vital for couples to discuss what might happen in the future because, unfortunately, you cannot predict what will happen to your relationship as you, your partner, and life evolves. With this in...
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Apr
You and your spouse must make many crucial decisions during your divorce. Among these decisions is whether one of you requires spousal support or alimony. California recognizes two types of alimony: Temporary alimony, which is an order for financial support to a spouse while the...
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Apr
Ensuring your child’s safety at all times is a top priority. Unfortunately, you can’t always be with your child. While there are laws that protect children from abuse in schools by teachers, coaches, caregivers, teacher aides, music teachers, school staff, etc. , child abuse in sc...
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Apr
Getting a DUI conviction can easily wreak havoc on your finances. Most reports say that the average total cost of a DUI conviction is between $10,000 and $30,000. According to the California Judicial Council, the average cost of a teenager's first DUI conviction includes th...
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Apr
Sometimes family matters become legal matters. When this happens, you need a trusted legal advocate that you can count on to protect your family's interests. At Bamieh & De Smeth, our family law attorneys understand the complexities and emotions of these types of issues. We p...
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Apr
When couples get engaged and plan for their marriage, they plan how to combine their lives. This can include their finances and other assets, any children they already have from previous relationships, children they desire in the future, their lifestyles, and even their pets. Whi...
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Apr
There are many ways to reach a divorce settlement and file an uncontested divorce. One of them is to go through divorce mediation. This process can help both spouses determine their needs (and the needs of their children, if they have them) and get the most important ones met. Wh...
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Apr
If you are facing DUI charges, you want the best lawyer in the area to represent you. A DUI conviction can come with many serious consequences and may impact the rest of your life. It's in your best interest to do whatever you can to avoid a DUI conviction, starting with hiring t...
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Apr
Being charged with a DUI is never an ideal situation. However, if you face felony DUI charges, the matter is even more severe and far-reaching. Either way, having an experienced Santa Barbara DUI attorney on your side is imperative as you fight to mitigate your charges. You can r...
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Apr
Child custody and visitation arrangements are among the most heavily disputed decisions during a divorce. Child custody covers the responsibilities and legal rights of parents regarding the care of their children. The two types of custody include: Legal Custody - Which par...
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