Actor Mickey Rooney is once again in the news. The 90-year old actor is suing his stepson and other family members on allegations that they tricked him into thinking he was on the verge of poverty. All the while they defrauded him out of millions of dollars. He has filed a lawsuit against family members… Continue reading →
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Man violates his restraining orders
Police have arrested a man accused of violating numerous restraining orders that his neighbors have filed against him. The man is accused of sitting near the swimming pool in the complex where he resides although the restraining order forbids that. He is also accused of posting offensive and sexually-oriented messages on the Internet about his… Continue reading →
Divorce – questions to ask during process
Deciding whether to end your marriage is probably one of the most important and difficult decisions you will ever make. Even though this is an emotional matter, it is important to approach certain aspects with an analytical perspective. There are many questions that need to be answered before proceeding with divorce. The most important involve… Continue reading →
An uncontested divorce
When emotions become part of the divorce process, many people lose sight of what is really important. It is foolish to spend thousands of dollars to fight over a piece of property which could be replaced down the road for much less. It is foolish to fight over child custody when the judge issued a… Continue reading →
Family emergencies
Not every family emergency requires calling the police. Of course if you are being threatened or attacked, it is important to call them. What about emergencies that require attention, but not a visit to the police station? Examples include: · Problems when you want to take your child on vacation out of California · Temporary… Continue reading →
Parents get time off
California law requires that employers allow employees who are parents to take time off to attend school activities. It is hard enough when a household has both parents working, but when they have to juggle working and attending school activities, not to mention staying home when your child is sick, it can become stressful. California’s… Continue reading →
Discovering hidden assets
During the divorce process, both parties are supposed to account for all of their assets; however, there are times when one tries to hide some. Finding those concealed assets is not always an easy task. Many individuals receive non-monetary perks from their employer, which include: · Frequent flyer miles · Time share purchased during the… Continue reading →
Is divorce right for you?
In California, fifty percent of all marriages end in a divorce – not very good odds for some. All couples go through difficult times, but when do you know if divorce is right for you? When considering divorce, first contact a marriage counselor or other professional person for help in fixing your marriage, if possible…. Continue reading →
Child relocation
In California, final divorce judgments are never written in stone. What happens when the custodial parent must move out of the original court jurisdiction because of a new job, taking the child with her or him? If this is the case, California law requires the custodial parent to file a move-away petition with the court…. Continue reading →
Nursing home sued for elder abuse
A 68-year old retired teacher has filed a lawsuit against a nursing home claiming that the staff drugged her by force – all in an attempt to control her retirement funds. Her suit alleges that she was “forcibly medicated with psychotropic drugs to chemically restrain her”. Several months ago State investigators discovered, after investigating, that… Continue reading →
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