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In California divorce proceedings, courts have the authority to order one spouse to pay attorney fees and costs to the …

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Divorce is not just an emotional process; it is also a complex legal proceeding that introduces a variety of rules, …

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If your child is struggling in school for reasons such as: learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disorders, mental retardation, autism, hearing …

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Many children suffer from disabilities and since April is Autism Awareness Month, this article will look at whether or not …

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There is no doubt in any family law litigant’s mind that the system is broken. Funding is being cut. Courtroom …

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Divorce makes it easy to feel defeated and like a failure. That’s exactly how I felt for quite some time …

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If you’re having problems with your ex husband or wife not letting you see your children, you have several remedies …

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In the early stages of a dissolution where the parties have minor children, parents are often concerned that the court …

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Everyone knows someone who suffers the torments of hell during their divorce proceeding. In most instances, these catastrophic divorces could …

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WHAT THESE CASES MEAN TO YOU Third in a series of case reviews by Russell H. Thaw   When child …

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Many situations can arise where a child would need a guardian. Guardian is a legal term that specifically applies to …

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Clients often tell me they want custody of the kids, or that they are afraid because the other parent is …

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You are recently divorced and the primary custodian of your 15-year-old daughter. According to your Judgment of Dissolution, Father has …

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Children who have been made wards of the juvenile dependency court often have a significant person in their life who …

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It’s a beautiful Saturday during football season. Just as your favorite Pac 10 teams are about to begin the 2nd …

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The Bode Miller custody case: McKenna v. Miller   Here’s a case you probably haven’t heard before, but the story …

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