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In the realm of California family law, name changes are often an item that come up during dissolution proceedings, paternity disputes, and custody proceedings involving minor children. While the facts specific to the case type may impact the ability or requirements...
Throughout your family law matter, there are many different types of hearings you may encounter. The process of modifying child custody or going through a dissolution can come in all flavors and lengths and levels of difficulty. It is best to understand the different...
Legally blonde – we know her, we love her, but how accurate is she? Legally blonde is actually one of the movies I loved and influenced on me becoming a lawyer. Elle Woods was an icon and made the legal field look exhilarating, rewarding, and just overall fun. The...
There are often points of disagreement or a moment in your case that stands out as to where it started to go downhill or instances where you wished you made a different decision or choice that could have changed the outcome of your entire matter. Below is a list of...
Legally changing your name and gender-marker can be an intimidating process. Although we still have a long way to go as a country on this issue, California has enacted several statutes over the last several years to address the prevalent issue of persons wanting to...
I recently did a continuing education class that focused on self-care to avoid the dreaded burn-out. What is burn-out you may ask? Job burnout is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced...
During this time of the year traditions are upon us. Whether you celebrate one of the seasonal holidays like Hanukkah, Christmas, Solstice, or Kwanza, or simply have winter activities you enjoy every year, you likely have a tradition or two you and your family enjoy....
While you may have the right to represent yourself, that doesn’t mean that it’s good idea or that it will accomplish the goals you would like to reach. There are instances where self-representation may even be required such as in civil small claims matters, but in...
She-Hulk, Attorney at Law…. At first, I was hesitant to even watch this newly created show, being a woman in the legal field myself, I was nervous as to how this show would portray us. My husband really had to talk to me into watching this. So many thoughts running...
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 just concluded this past Sunday after making its comeback for the first time since 2019 due to the required hiatus caused by the covid-19 pandemic. While it was a slightly more subdued con than we have seen in years past, it was still a great...