• posted: Jun. 20, 2022
• best interests of the child,  move-away case

If you are considering a move out of state with your children, you will need to take some important steps to ensure that your child custody move-away case is convincing Read More

• posted: Jun. 10, 2022
• possession,  intent to sell,  drug trafficking

Being arrested for having drugs in your possession can carry serious penalties. The crime charged depends on the amount of drugs you’re carrying and what you intend to do with Read More

• posted: May 30, 2022
• hidden assets,  community property

The division of assets can be one of the most contested elements in a divorce proceeding. In some divorces, one spouse might attempt to hide property to avoid that asset Read More

• posted: May 20, 2022
• grandparent visitation rights,  best interests

As a grandparent, your relationship with your grandchildren is a fulfilling and important aspect of life. However, due to a split in the family, you might have visits with your Read More

• posted: May 10, 2022
• gun laws,  weapons crimes

Although the Second Amendment establishes the right to keep and bear arms, each state has its own laws detailing the protocol for gun use. California is known for having some Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2022
• probation,  violations,  do's and don'ts

When a person is on probation, the thought of having that probation revoked can seem scary and overwhelming. Understanding the conditions and limitations of your probation is critical to the Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2022
• felony,  theft crime

Theft is the taking of someone’s personal property without their consent and with the intent to permanently deprive them of that property. While the concept is simple, the details of Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2022
• sunset clause,  prenuptial agreement

Those who are contemplating marriage sometimes sign prenuptial agreements to protect their individual financial interests in the event that their marriage ends in divorce. These contracts specify how assets will Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2022
• dui,  military dui,  servicemember

A criminal charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is very serious, with consequences for people from all walks of life. They can be particularly serious when the accused is Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2022
• single parents,  visitation schedule

When a couple is married and has a child, both individuals are presumed to be the child’s legal parents under California law. When a couple is not married at the Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2022
• drug possession,  manufacturing,  felony,  misdemeanor

Persons accused of possessing, selling or manufacturing drugs in California face hefty penalties and incarceration if convicted. If you or someone you know is facing drug-related charges, it’s important to Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2022
• license suspension,  blood alcohol content,  felony charge

A DUI is a serious offense that, upon conviction, can significantly impact a person’s life and livelihood. California law includes a wide range of DUI penalties that can vary based Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2022
• driving under the influence,  DMV hearing,  license suspension

If you’re charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you can lose your license even before your criminal case is heard in court. A four-month administrative license Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2022
• controlled substances,  drug schedules,  possession

A conviction for possessing a controlled substance in California can result in severe consequences — legally, personally, and professionally. The punishment for possession varies depending on the type of drug Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2021
• divorce,  annulment,  legal separation

Most people are familiar with the concept of divorce, but there are three ways a marriage or registered domestic partnership can be ended in California. How you choose to terminate Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2021
• servicemembers,  military divorce,  healthcare benefits

Every divorce is different — and there can be complex issues if you are divorcing a spouse while they are serving in the military overseas. In cases where one or Read More