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Legal How-To: Using Email as Evidence Email evidence can be a powerful tool in your case. While it’s easy to shred paper documents, electronic communications live on and can be a valuable asset for you in court. However, using email evidence in court requires certain steps to be taken beforehand. First of all, you must authenticate the email. This requires proving…
A blog is a great tool for getting your name out there and letting people take an inside look at your work or your business. Small business owners, corporations, and one-man operations alike can all benefit from a high-quality blog platform. However, there are certain legal issues that bloggers should be aware of to keep things above board: Plagiarism is…
Settling your personal injury claim out of court means a swift and inexpensive resolution. By: Donald B. Cripe, Professional Arbitrator & Mediator; Retired Trial Attorney; AAA, AHLA, CDPIE, CAOC, SCMA, ACR As a retired lawyer who handled many personal injury cases (both as a defense lawyer and for plaintiffs), an Arbitrator and Mediator who has handled many, many more, some…
Child custody is a complex issue, and changes to your parenting agreement typically have to go through the California court system. However, with the holidays quickly approaching, families often need to make special arrangements or travel decisions that conflict with the current child custody arrangement. During the holidays, courthouses may not be open, judges may not be available, and you…
Every state has unique laws and regulations that must be followed, and as the most populous state in the country, California has plenty of unique laws of its own. Here are some laws California residents should know: California is a no-fault divorce state. In a no-fault divorce, state, one spouse does not have to prove the other did anything wrong…
With the holidays in full swing, many Californians are dreading the holiday shopping crowd and the extra shifts that come with it. However, a new bill coming up for discussion in the California State Assembly could give holiday workers some new incentives. California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez announced in late November that she is introducing a new bill to provide…
With marriage comes a number of legal privileges that help married couples raise children. However, many unmarried couples don’t realize they can get some of the same legal privileges—although it takes more work. Taking advantage of these legal privileges can help you, your partner, and your children alike. Becoming a Legal Parent If you and your partner are the biological…
THE FIRST CALL TO MAKE By Donald B. Cripe, Case Settlement Professional (Mediator) Picture this: You have just been told in a phone call from your doctor’s assistant that the pain you are experiencing is a growing, but benign, tumor that if not treated could threaten your life. The only effective treatment is surgical removal. You have decisions to make…
Head Counsel Soheila Azizi recently appeared on the Business Leader Spotlight Show to shed light on the complex issue of divorce in California. During the 45-minute segment, Azizi discussed the process of divorce in California, the costs associated with hiring an attorney, the timeline of a typical divorce, domestic violence issues, and alternatives to traditional divorce litigation, such as mediation.…
Division of property and assets can be one of the most complex and emotional parts of a divorce. The state of California is a “community property” state. This means that, for the most part, assets and debts incurred during the marriage belong to both spouses equally. Even if only one spouse seems responsible for the asset/debt (i.e. a credit card…