Recent Blog Posts
Proving a Self-Employed Spouse’s Income
It is increasingly common for people to work in the “gig economy” as an independent contractor or freelancer with numerous employers rather than in traditional salaried jobs. Similarly, individuals who own their own businesses are unlikely to have a consistent salary and are likely to have an income that fluctuates substantially. In the process… Read More »
Why January is a Common Month to File for Divorce
January is a great time to step back and evaluate our lives, determining whether or not we’re living the life we want to live as a new year rolls around. For some unhappy couples, this may mean it’s time to consider whether or not staying in a marriage is the best choice for themselves… Read More »
Making the Most of the Holidays while Sharing Custody of Your Children
For many recently-separated or divorced parents, the holidays can serve as a painful reminder of the memories and traditions you shared with your ex, causing you to feel sad and lonely during what should be a celebratory time. Rather than focusing on the ways that life will never be the same after a split,… Read More »
Cut Down on Unnecessary Divorce-Related Costs
Going through a divorce can be a stress-inducing time for many reasons, not the least of which is money. There’s no way to completely avoid many of the expenses involved in a split, such as the costs associated with establishing a new home separate from that of your ex, and those of quality legal… Read More »
Annual Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise for First Time in 50 Years
After many years of steady decline in roadway fatalities, preliminary data shows that 2015 was the first year since 1966 that deaths on US roads increased. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), deaths due to motor vehicle accidents increased by 7.7% over 2014’s total. NTHSA Reports Accident Rates Accident rates were… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Crash Takes Life of Motorcyclist
A recent Los Angeles-area accident resulted in a young motorcyclist receiving fatal injuries. After police released surveillance footage from the scene of the accident and announced a hunt for the driver who fled, the man turned himself in the following day to face felony charges. The accident occurred at approximately 6:45 am on Wednesday,… Read More »
Car Passengers Can Be Found Liable for Accidents, Despite Not Driving The Car!
We all have that crazy friend who persuades us to do things we otherwise would not do. If that crazy friend is a passenger in your car and they encourage you to “drive fast,” that crazy friend could now be on the hook for their role in an accident caused by their encouragement of… Read More »
Smog Requirements Prior to Vehicle Sales
The matter of vehicle smog tests is one which comes up all too often with used vehicles. Sometimes a person will purchase a used vehicle from a car dealership and then discover a short time later the vehicle did not pass a smog test. This leaves the purchaser with a vehicle that cannot be… Read More »
Here’s How Lawyers Win Cases For Their Clients
Lawyers are notoriously known for changing the facts to “win” their case. Yet, the most successful attorneys never change the facts to win. They simply do not need to do so. How, then, does a lawyer win a case? First, lawyers understand and believe the facts their clients relay to them. Second, after hearing the… Read More »
Underinsured Motorist Coverage in California
Imagine you were in a car accident in California and the other driver was completely at fault. After the accident, you racked up medical bills, lost wages from missing work and had your world turned upside-down. It seems like a no-brainer that the other driver’s insurance company would compensate you for all of the… Read More »
