When is public intoxication illegal?
- posted: Aug. 27, 2021
In California’s major cities, small towns and rural areas, there are plenty of places to enjoy booze. While you probably know it is against the law to drive a motor Read More
3 tips for preparing financially for divorce
- posted: May 10, 2021
Divorce can impact your life significantly in a number of ways. One of the ways ending your marriage can affect your life is on a financial level, especially if your Read More
The basics of child custody in California
- posted: May 10, 2021
When a parent gets divorced, often their first instinct is to wonder, “What about the children?” One of the most important parts of the divorce process is figuring out a Read More
What happens when you get a DUI in California?
- posted: Mar. 04, 2021
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in California results in serious penalties. The state has established base penalties for this offense, which the court may Read More
How does spousal support work in California?
- posted: Nov. 06, 2020
You may have to pay spousal support in California if you earn more than your spouse. If you earn less and think you cannot support yourself after divorce, you can Read More
What is the divorce process in California?
- posted: Aug. 26, 2020
Divorce can seem confusing and frustrating if you do not know the process. California does not require a trial separation period before filing a petition. However, the divorce process takes Read More
Child custody, relocation and military service
- posted: Mar. 03, 2020
Child custody disputes are among the most difficult issues in family law. Unlike many other legal disputes, a child custody dispute doesn’t resolve with a verdict or a settlement, and Read More
Understanding California DUI penalties
- posted: Feb. 10, 2020
When a California driver receives a conviction for driving under the influence, he or she is subject to minimum base penalties. However, some convictions have extenuating circumstances that result in Read More
Defend against drug charges by establishing an unlawful search
- posted: Jun. 27, 2019
In many cases involving drugs, law enforcement officials break into a house or search a vehicle and find illegal substances and/or drug paraphernalia. Prosecutors then build their drug crime case Read More
Relocating with your children requires a court order post-divorce
- posted: Jun. 13, 2019
When a couple with children gets divorced, the court will generally award custody to one or both parents via court order. Assuming that both parents are stable and equipped to Read More
Divorces impacted by new pet custody laws nationwide
- posted: May 31, 2019
When a married couple decides to call it quits, they often battle over property, spousal support and custody of the children. For many people, deciding who gets to keep the Read More
Vehicular manslaughter charges may stem from a DUI
- posted: May 16, 2019
When someone gets behind the wheel after drinking, they are typically not thinking about the worst-case scenario. The tragic reality is that many people end up getting killed in accidents Read More
What are our child custody options post-divorce?
- posted: May 02, 2019
If you are getting a divorce, you already know how difficult the process can be. However, for divorcing couples with children, there can be even more challenges. For instance, divorcing Read More
Unintended consequences of proposed change to California DUI law
- posted: Mar. 14, 2019
Last month, California lawmakers were presented a bill that calls for a significant reduction in the amount of alcohol you can have in your system while driving. AB 1713 would Read More