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When your client commits suicide, what do you do? Anyone who has done family law for any length of time has experienced the concern and uncertainty that accompanies having a clinically depressed or otherwise unstable client. While attorneys have to maintain a degree...
Every logophile has probably wondered ‘Why do Lawyers Talk That Way? ‘Cease and desist’ ‘Accord and satisfaction’ ‘Null and void’ ‘Give, devise and bequeath’ ‘Grant, bargain and sell’ Don’t they all mean the same thing? Why do you have to say it three times? Is it a...
We are often asked to consult or co-counsel with attorneys who have unusual or complex cases they do not feel comfortable handling on their own. We have one colleague who handles only routine wills, trust and estates; whenever a matter threatens to turn into...
The date of separation is important because it establishes the end date for the acquisition of community property. During marriage, both spouses’ earnings, and anything purchased with those earnings, are community property. Family Code section 771 provides that a...
Social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter, Match.com, eHarmony, etc. are very popular and are used to display personal information. These sites can contain very private and confidential information; information that could be used adverse to...
Reasons why you need to have a competent divorce attorney with you at all times: Typically, the client has no experience in court, in litigation, or in a divorce proceeding. Ignorance is not going to help a self-represented party get better results nor obtain any...
How do I find a good lawyer: Hiring a lawyer that fits your needs "How do I find a good lawyer?" This is one of the most common questions we hear. Nobody thinks ‘You know, my life is really great right now. I think I’ll go find a lawyer to tell me if there’s...