Social media is an integral part of our lives, connecting us to friends, family and the world at large. In addition to helping make personal connections, social media posts can play a significant role in legal matters such as child custody cases in California. The way...
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Do you need a domestic violence restraining order?
Living in fear within your own home is an experience no one should have to endure. If domestic violence threatens your safety, California law provides for legal protections via restraining orders. A domestic violence restraining order is a court order aimed at...
What if the police break things when executing a search warrant?
It can be incredibly stressful when California police arrive at your home to execute a search warrant. The situation becomes even more agitated if they end up damaging your property during the process. You may wonder what your rights are and what recourse you have in...
Reasons the police could charge you with cybercrime in California
Because people are more connected than ever before, there are growing numbers of crimes related to connectivity, known as cybercrimes. Cybercrime involves offenses committed using computers, digital devices or the internet. In California, there are several ways the...
When should you seek a change to your child custody arrangement?
Child custody agreements play a significant role in ensuring the welfare of your child after a separation or divorce. These arrangements are legally binding and provide a structured schedule for the time your child spends with each parent. However, life is...
When family disputes can lead to a domestic violence charges
Family disputes can sometimes escalate, leading to heated confrontations. While disagreements are natural in any relationship, it is important to understand when such confrontations cross the line and can result in a domestic violence charge. In many jurisdictions,...
Is divorce mediation right for you?
If you and your spouse have settled on an amiable divorce and do not need to take one another to court, what additional methods are available? Mediation is one such method that may work out well. What is mediation? Forbes takes a look at divorce mediation. This option...
A look at postconviction remedies
A person convicted of a criminal offense might believe he or she has exhausted all options for justice. However, several avenues still exist for a charged person to argue the merits of a case. A successful legal case after a conviction can lead to a reduced sentence...
How does California law define drug paraphernalia?
The drug laws of California do not stop at criminalizing the possession and use of illegal drugs. You or someone you know could wind up in legal trouble for having materials that qualify as drug paraphernalia. What exactly is drug paraphernalia? According to state...
How California decides what is in a child’s best interests
When you and your child’s other parent split in California, you may need to have the state step in and figure out a custody and parenting time agreement for the two of you to follow. When making determinations about custody and parenting time, the state seeks to come...