There are many people who fantasize about the "good old days" when you could seal a deal with handshake and walk away knowing you had the word of another person to do what they said they were going to do. While I do not doubt that our society has become less honest, this is probably [...]
In representing both fathers and mothers in family law cases, charges of child abuse can often present themselves. Child abuse is not uncommon in the United States. The third leading cause of death for children ages 5-14 is homicide. Because the victims are so innocent and the perpetrators are almost always a caregiver, the crime [...]
Mill Valley real estate broker facing jail after admitting to embezzlement By ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 9:21 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 9:21 a.m. SAN RAFAEL — A Marin County real estate broker is facing up to eight years in jail after admitting to swindling nearly $1.4 million [...]
If you have been arrested by the police, more than likely you are going to have a lot of questions. That is why it is important to understand the process. A misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable by a sentence of less than a year in prison. A felony is a crime that is [...]
New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com Starbucks Coffee Company agrees to settle lawsuit with three California District Attorney’s Offices. Government lawyers with several California District Attorneys Offices settle consumer fraud case with Starbucks Coffee Company. Monterey County, CA–Monterey, Shasta, and Sonoma County District Attorneys’ Offices have agreed to a settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of jilted Starbucks [...]
When a person chooses a lawyer many times they do so the same way they choose a lot of services. Convenience is important, as is price, and a multitude of other variables come in to play. A more sophisticated consumer may search the web and do research on which questions to ask a lawyer. Usually [...]
California Family Code Section 3044 3044. "(a) Upon a finding by the court that a party seeking custody of a child has perpetrated domestic violence against the other party seeking custody of the child or against the child or the child's siblings within the previous five years, there is a rebuttable presumption that an award of sole or [...]
When child custody becomes an issue between two parents, and the courts become involved, a report by a "mediator" is almost always a sure thing. These are mental health professionals trained to help the two parents come to an agreement, and if they don't, then they make a recommendation to the court. Most people do [...]
California Family Code Section 3044 3044. "(a) Upon a finding by the court that a party seeking custody of a child has perpetrated domestic violence against the other party seeking custody of the child or against the child or the child's siblings within the previous five years, there is a rebuttable presumption that an award [...]
A common misconception among the courts is that infants cannot be with their fathers, and in fact should be exclusively with the mother at night. There is little, if any evidence for this proposition and in fact only serves to underscore the inherent prejudice fathers experience in California courts. Social workers and psychologists unfamiliar with [...]
