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Why a One-Night Isn’t Just a One-Night Stand
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Name Change in California: Easy As 1-2-3
A name is often crucial to who you are. It forms part of your identity. It helps family, friends, and even strangers recognize you. Despite its importance, changing your name in California is often a
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From Cutting the Umbilical Cord to Cutting the Child Support Check
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Second Marriage Prenup: Protecting Your Assets and Loved Ones
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Divorce Amidst Natural Disaster – Community Property and the Los Angeles Wildfires
Divorce can be challenging under any circumstances, but when community property is damaged during legal proceedings, the challenges and stress can escalate significantly. Here in Los Angeles, we seem to face that possibility often, as
Divorcing: How to Communicate with a Difficult Ex Knowing it Will Be Read in Court
One big mistake clients make is letting their emotions get the best of them during the divorce process, and then documenting it in writing (text, email, comments on social media, etc.), which are later used