Learn 7 Steps to Avoid Business Fraud

All businesses should take the time to mitigate any risks of fraud. Smaller and mid-sized operations are vulnerable to business fraud, and the after effects can be devastating for everyone involved. Business fraud usually falls into three different categories: theft, financial statement fraud, and asset misuse. The vast majority of business fraud schemes are related […]

Here Are 2019 Changes to Alimony Laws in California

Alimony law is often very confusing and comes with a lot of moving parts. There are a few changes in California alimony law that have come into effect for 2019 and should be taken note of. One of the biggest 2019 changes has to with spousal support. Previously, spousal support was tax deductible for the […]

This New California Law That Changes Pet Custody Options

Getting a divorce is a difficult situation for everyone involved, especially if two partners have children who are in the middle of the divorce process. Many people also have pets that are considered a member of the family, but their circumstances can be drastically different in the event of a divorce. Traditionally, pets are viewed […]

Here Are 5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Lawyer Review Your Contracts

Being a business owner comes with a lot of work and you will have to review and look through a lot of paperwork that comes across your desk. Part of the process for businesses is signing contracts and agreements with other people or companies who you want to work with. Flipping through these documents can […]

What You Need to Know About California Collection Laws

Navigating through debt collection law in California can be tricky. There are a lot of moving parts inside of pertinent legislation that can be hard to keep up with. However, no matter your situation, there are a few important factors to keep in mind as you work through the collections process. The primary collection law […]

This is How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in California

Domestic abuse is a serious crime that can take a variety of different forms through physical, mental, emotional, and even economic control. No matter its form, scars are always unfortunately left on the victims, and courts and juries take these facts into mind when they are deciding on a verdict in a domestic violence case. […]

This is Why the Date of Separation is Important in California

Most people might not think it really matters when they separate from their spouse. However, the date of separation can play a big role in divorce proceedings, particularly when it comes to finances. Officially, a date of separation is when a spouse decides they do not want to continue with a marriage. Separation comes into […]

What You Need to Know About Fraud in California

Fraud is something that can get anyone tangled up. Most fraud cases do not come at the hands of random people or strangers, but occur through someone who was trusted and then got swindled. This is a big issue because people who are victims can quickly become embarrassed and unwilling to share what happened to […]

6 Reasons a Parent May Lose Custody of a Child

There are a number of reasons a parent might lose custody of a child. Some might be pretty obvious, while others may be a bit more surprising. In general, a parent will lose custody of a child in cases of abuse, neglect, or other findings related to domestic violence. Here are six different reasons a […]

Facts About the Right to Repair Act

You probably hear a lot about ‘damages’ when it comes to attorneys and litigation. But what do damages really mean? There are two types of damages, actual and economic. Actual damages encompass physical injuries and property damage, while economic damages centralize around the cost of a repair that did not encompass a physical injury or lead […]