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San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney comments on mother accused of drowning her 3-year old who had recently been through a bankruptcy and divorce.

Posted on November 21, 2009
San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney comments on mother accused of drowning her 3-year old who had recently been through a bankruptcy and divorce. A Sacramento mother accused of drowning her 3-year old daughter had undergone a host of personal issues within the last year including allegations of domestic violence, divorce and bankruptcy...

San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney explains how better financial education for couples could reduce the instances of divorce and bankruptcy.

Posted on November 19, 2009
San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney explains how better financial education for couples could reduce the instances of divorce and bankruptcy. A recent article published in Australia raised the question of whether better financial education could reduce the instances of bankruptcy and divorce...

San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney comments the divorce, bankruptcy, and foreclosure that drove Jason Rodriguez to go on a shooting spree at his former employer.

Posted on November 13, 2009
San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney comments the divorce, bankruptcy, and foreclosure that drove Jason Rodriguez to go on a shooting spree at his former employer. America was horrified last week when Jason Rodriguez, a former engineer, returned to his former employer and began shooting, killing one and wounding five others...

San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney comments downward spiral of former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar into divorce and bankruptcy.

Posted on November 11, 2009
San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney comments downward spiral of former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar into divorce and bankruptcy. According to media reports, former NFL star Bernie Kosar?s life after football has spiraled downward into a series of failed business ventures, divorce and bankruptcy...

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San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how judges may consider your financial situation, including bankruptcy, when establishing domestic support in a divorce.

Posted on November 09, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how judges may consider your financial situation, including bankruptcy, when establishing domestic support in a divorce. If you are going through a divorce, you should know that judges can take a wide range of factors into consideration when establishing domestic support obligations, such as child support and spousal support or alimony...

San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how to protect your financial interests in a divorce if you think your spouse may later file for bankruptcy protection.

Posted on November 06, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how to protect your financial interests in a divorce if you think your spouse may later file for bankruptcy protection. If you are going through a divorce, you may be better served by seeking more spousal support and child support, and less physical property, in the property settlement if you suspect your spouse may be considering filing for bankruptcy...

San Jose Family Law Attorney comments on the bankruptcy and divorce saga of the Advantage Rent-A-Car owner.

Posted on November 04, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney comments on the bankruptcy and divorce saga of the Advantage Rent-A-Car owner. When Denny Hecker?s auto empire of 26 automotive dealerships, the Advantage Rent-A-Car chain and other businesses filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, he never envisioned that it would become a personal issue embroiled in a bitter divorce with his wife Tamitha...

San Jose Family Law Attorney explains the spouse receiving support should try to maximize the amount of domestic support vs. a property settlement in a divorce decree

Posted on November 02, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains the spouse receiving support should try to maximize the amount of domestic support vs. a property settlement in a divorce decree. Persons going through, or contemplating, divorce should do some planning with their family law attorney if they believe they will be receiving child support or spousal support as a result of the divorce...

San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how divorce and bankruptcy are often intertwined for couples.

Posted on October 28, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how divorce and bankruptcy are often intertwined for couples. Financial stress is a leading cause of divorce, and during this very difficult economic period, many individuals and couples are contemplating filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection...

San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you catch up on child support that is in arrears.

Posted on October 26, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you catch up on child support that is in arrears. In many divorce cases, the non-custodial parent often falls behind in child support payments. The reasons for this are many, but the effect on the child and custodial parent is very real...

San Francisco Family Law Attorney comments on changes to adoption laws regarding Native American children.

Posted on October 23, 2009
San Francisco Family Law Attorney comments on changes to adoption laws regarding Native American children. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed into law a bill that changes the way California family law courts handle the adoption process of Native American children...

San Jose Family Law Attorney offers commentary on the divorce that threatens control of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Posted on October 21, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney offers commentary on the divorce that threatens control of the Los Angeles Dodgers The Philadelphia Phillies may not be the only thing on the minds of the Los Angeles Dodgers front office this week. The divorce filing of Frank and Jamie McCourt, the owner and chief executive officer respectively of the Los Angeles Dodgers has created some interesting division of property issues during the National League Championship Series...

San Diego Family Law Attorney explains what you cannot do with a prenuptial agreement

Posted on September 30, 2009
San Diego Family Law Attorney explains what you cannot do with a prenuptial agreement. If you're trying to decide whether or not to make a prenuptial agreement, you'll need to understand what this type of contract can -- and can't -- do for you. Here are some things you cannot do – or should not – do with a prenuptial agreement...

San Diego Family Law Attorney explains what you can do with a prenuptial agreement.

Posted on September 29, 2009
San Diego Family Law Attorney explains what you can do with a prenuptial agreement. If you're trying to decide whether or not to make a prenuptial agreement, you'll need to understand what this type of contract can -- and can't -- do for you. Prenuptial agreements are most often used for the following purposes: Keep finances separate...

San Francisco Family Law Attorney talks about the open adoption process.

Posted on September 26, 2009
San Francisco Family Law Attorney talks about the open adoption process. An open adoption is one in which there is some degree of contact between the birthparents and the adoptive parents -- often this includes contact with the child as well. There is no one standard for open adoptions; each family works out an arrangement that works well for them...

Oakland Family Law Attorney explains what Senate Bill 54 means for California same-sex couples.

Posted on September 24, 2009
Oakland Family Law Attorney explains what Senate Bill 54 means for California same-sex couples. Same-sex couples in California who were married in other states prior to November 5, 2008 will be afforded the legal protection of marriage, if Governor Schwarzenegger signs the bill into law...

San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how bankruptcy may benefit couples filing for divorce.

Posted on September 22, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how bankruptcy may benefit couples filing for divorce. The current severe recession may affect many couples considering filing for divorce in ways they had not expected. The assets they hoped to divide may have dramatically shrunk, and the debts they have incurred may be much larger than they anticipated...

San Jose Family Law Attorney explains when guardianship is needed

Posted on September 18, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains when guardianship is needed. These frequently asked questions explain when you do -- and don't -- need to seek legal guardianship of a child in your care. IF A CHILD LIVES WITH ME, DO I NEED A GUARDIANSHIP? You won't need a guardianship if the child is only staying with you for a few weeks or months...

Sacramento Family Law Attorney explains how to claim a domestic partner as a dependent.

Posted on September 17, 2009
Sacramento Family Law Attorney explains how to claim a domestic partner as a dependent. If you financially support your domestic partner (heterosexual or same-sex), you may be able to file a tax return as a single person and claim your partner as a dependent...

San Francisco Family Law Attorney explains the benefits of domestic partnerships

Posted on September 14, 2009
San Francisco Family Law Attorney explains the benefits of domestic partnerships. Domestic partners are unmarried couples, of the same or opposite sex, who live together and seek economic and noneconomic benefits granted their married counterparts. In a few states, domestic partnership status is offered and regulated by the state and grants many of the rights and responsibilities of marriage -- generally limited to same-sex couples...

San Jose Family Law Attorney how divorcing parent classes can benefit children in custody cases

Posted on September 11, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney how divorcing parent classes can benefit children in custody cases. Children are often the collateral damage during the custody battles that rage within family law courts. So often parents are so caught up in the battle with their former spouse that they don?t realize the damage the negative comments and constant strife are doing to their children...

San Jose Family Law Attorney comments on the custody battle over Michael Jackson?s children.

Posted on September 09, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney comments on the custody battle over Michael Jackson?s children. If something were to happen to you, who would take care of your children? That is a question that many parents have had to face as they prepared their wills and estate plans...

San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how paternity is established.

Posted on September 07, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains how paternity is established. Establishing paternity involves determining who is the father of a child. The law always recognizes the mother of the child as a parent. But if the mother and father were not married when the child was born, then the law only recognizes the father if paternity is legally established...

Oakland Family Law Attorney explains the conservatorship process

Posted on September 04, 2009
Oakland Family Law Attorney explains the conservatorship process. If someone close to you is no longer able to care for themselves, a probate lawyer can help you set up a conservatorship, also known as an adult guardianship, to make sure that your loved one is cared for and their property is looked after in a professional and competent manner...

San Francisco Family Law Attorney explains the guardianship process

Posted on September 02, 2009
San Francisco Family Law Attorney explains the guardianship process. Parents who do not plan for their child(ren)?s guardianship as part of their estate plan run the risk of the court appointing a probate guardian, who will have legal and financial responsibility for any minors until they reach the age of 18...

Fremont Family Law Attorney explains the benefits of divorce mediation

Posted on August 31, 2009
Fremont Family Law Attorney explains the benefits of divorce mediation. Many couples going through a divorce have discovered that divorce mediation is the more preferable option to fighting in the court with your spouse using attorneys. Instead of a contentious process, the spouses work with a divorce mediator to negotiate issues surrounding child support and custody, division of property and spousal support...

San Jose Family Law Attorney explains the California adoption process.

Posted on August 28, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney explains the California adoption process. If you are considering adopting a child in the State of California, there is a well-defined process that your adoption attorney can guide you through. Generally speaking the adult wishing to adopt must be at least 10 years older than the child he or she wishes to adopt...

Fremont Family Law attorney explains the juvenile dependency court process

Posted on August 26, 2009
Fremont Family Law attorney explains the juvenile dependency court process. Juvenile dependency is the process by which a child is removed from his or her parent?s custody and care, and is declared a ?dependent of the court?. These cases often involve children who have been abandoned, neglected or injured by their parents, foster parents or legal guardians...

San Jose Family Law Attorney Discusses the Effect of the Economic Crisis on Couples Seeking Divorce.

Posted on August 21, 2009
San Jose Family Law Attorney Discusses the Effect of the Economic Crisis on Couples Seeking Divorce Conventional wisdom is that divorce rises during times of economic distress as financial issues add to the weight of already strained relationships. But this recession is proving to be a little different than previous recessions, and is causing many people to rethink the timing of a divorce...

Fremont Divorce Attorney discusses how so many people want to get divorced and they want to do it immediately

Posted on August 07, 2009
Fremont Divorce Attorney discusses how so many people want to get divorced and they want to do it immediately Many people want to get divorced and they want to do it immediately. It's difficult to stay married to a person when you despise them and cannot stand the sight of them...

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