No one enters marriage expecting to go through a divorce. Still, there are often signs that a marriage may not last if you know what to look for. Recognizing the 15 signs your marriage will…
Dividing property during a divorce can become contentious. Many people start the divorce process assuming that all marital assets and debts should be cut down the middle. This is generally true for many divorces, but…
A prenuptial agreement can be one of the most important legal documents you sign before marriage. These binding agreements can be especially important for individuals with significant assets or debts. If you are preparing to…
Child support orders are designed to ensure that children have access to healthcare, schooling, and other basic necessities. Child support payments are not open-ended, and there may be times when circumstances warrant termination of these…
Child support provides critical financial support for children following a divorce or custody case. When one parent fails to meet their obligations, that failure can create serious hardships for the custodial parent. If the obligor…
Understanding the Hague Convention The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty designed to ensure the prompt return of children who have been wrongfully removed from their habitual…
It can be overwhelming and time-consuming to go through the family law appeals process alone. If you believe that your family law case was decided upon based on legal errors or mistakes, you may have…
Appealing a criminal trial verdict carries the potential for overturning a guilty conviction. While the appeals process is a powerful remedy for addressing an unfair trial, missing a filing deadline could leave you ineligible for…
When California’s criminal courts fail to provide defendants with a fair trial, the court of appeals offers one means for seeking a just outcome to a criminal case. Defendants and their legal counsel can petition…
If you were recently convicted of a crime or are preparing for trial, you may be wondering how jail time during an appeal in California works. The appeals process can take months or longer to…