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What happens During a Divorce
During a divorce, couples should try to make a custody agreement through mutual consent or mediation. It will be hard on everyone, especially the children, if an agreement cannot be met between the two parties because the courts will be forced to make the decision for them. When the court is forced to make the decision regarding who should get custody of a child, they will consider the child's best interests. When determining the best interests of the child, the court looks at a variety of criteria, including: Which parent has been the child’s primary ...
Documents You Should Prepare
As you get ready for your first meeting with your family law attorney, you should prepare certain documents and information to bring with you. The information you provide will help us assess your situation and develop a plan that will be the best fit for your objectives. This list is a guide to help you get started. Not all items listed may be applicable to your situation, and we may ask you for additional information and/or documents not on this list as well. Financial Information (including account names, numbers, balances and current statements) Individual income tax returns for the past three ...
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July 14, 2012
Facts About Medical Marijuana
The following are certain signs to Federal authorities when it comes to selecting medical marijuana operations for arrest or search and seizure: Know the Facts About Medical Marijuana unlawful possession or unlawful use of firearms violence sales to minors financial and marketing activities inconsistent with the terms, conditions, or purposes of state law, including evidence of money laundering and or conspiracy activity and/or financial gains or excessive amounts of cash inconsistent with purported compliance with state or local law amounts of medical cannabis inconsistent with purported compliance with state or local law illegal possession or sale of other controlled substances; ...
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April 12, 2012
Divorce in Default
If you or someone you know has been served with divorce paperwork and that party hasn't replied to the paperwork, then an ex-spouse may have already received the default Judgment of Divorce. This Judgement can stick the other party with unfair terms of property division, spousal support, child support and child visitation rights. What Do I Do if the Judgement Has Already Been Filed If the Judgement of Divorce has already been filed, then one must file a motion to set aside the judgement. The motion can almost certainly be granted ...
Calculate Spousal Support
During a Divorce, the California Courts will use the "guideline calculation formula" (that stems from the legislature) to set Spousal Support. When a divorce fails to settle through negotiation or mediation, the Divorce will then go to Trial. At Trial California Judges and Commissioners are supposed to consider the following factors: Guidelines to Calculating Spousal Support The extent to which the earning capacity of each party is sufficient to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage, taking into account all of the following: The marketable skills of the supported party; ...
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April 12, 2012
