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The Economic Storm and Its Impact on Families Recently, there just hasn’t been any good news for the economic status …

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Every child deserves love, care, and a safe environment to grow. Yet, countless children in the United States suffer from …

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In nearly all dissolution of marriage cases, the Judgment stands as the final word, either wrapping up disputes with a …

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There is a common saying; in criminal courts, you see the worst people on their best behavior. In civil courts, …

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Navigating divorce can be overwhelming, especially when misinformation from friends, family, or online sources clouds your understanding. California’s family law …

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Within a marriage, a man and a woman’s financial circumstances are generally pretty much equal. But if a divorce occurs, …

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Divorce can be a complex and emotionally draining experience. Yet, despite the emotional turmoil, California law expects spouses to uphold …

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In 1992, the Legislature changed the duties that existed between husband and wife from a good faith standard to a …

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At first glance, it sounds like a pretty basic question. What are you paying for? Are you paying for an …

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A recent appellate case that stemmed from Ventura County again points out that failure to disclose information in a marital …

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In today’s modern society, more and more people have been divorced or are remarrying after a divorce. The estate planning …

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Everyone knows that being involved in any legal process, even Small Claims Court, involves emotion to some degree. Divorce is …

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To begin, we will talk about the main three eating disorders generally as I believe they have more similarities than …

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An IEP is an individual education program for your special needs child at their school. If your child qualifies as …

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This is likely the most commonly asked question I hear, whether I am getting my hair cut or sitting around …

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Sometimes I lock myself in my room and silently cry. I secretly cut myself to feel in control of all …

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