How To Help a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted
If you have a friend who has trusted you enough to tell you about their recent sexual assault, a rush of different feelings may be traveling through your head. Your friend is a victim of a very violent crime that had impacted their life forever, and being understanding through this time is exactly what they…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Child Support?
Have you been ordered to pay child support for your child or children? What happens if you happen to be laid off from work or forget about a payment date and don’t pay your liability? Child support is court ordered, and failure to obey a court order is known as contempt of court. If you…
Read MoreKnowledge, insight Freedom- Soheila Azizi
Knowledge, insight Freedom The Human in the Making Foundation, Andisheh TV (A-tv) Knowledge, insight Freedom Saturday November 14, 2015, focusing on the exemplary role of Tahirih, the 19th century Persian Heroine, writer, poet, and the far reaching effects of her sacrificial contribution to the global women’s movement , as well as to the emancipation of men…
Read MoreAdjusting to Adoption
Adoptive parents and children alike may have to adjust to huge changes in their lives when they enter into them. Some children are adopted as infants, while others are a bit older and have suffered abuse, neglect, or abandonment at the hands of those who they felt love for. The truth of the matter is,…
Read MoreWhat Celebrities Can Teach Us About Divorce
You may see the tabloids, may read the magazines – the truth in the matter is that celebrity divorces are happening all the time. It becomes a game to some people when their favorite celebrity is in the news caught up in a new love cycle, wondering how long this one is going to last…
Read MoreUnderstanding The Roots of School Violence Can Offer A Broader Perspective On Prevention!
Law Talk October 2015 While there is a correlation between deaths caused by school violence and easy access to guns, the studies show that preventive measures must inevitably address other contributory factors such as personal, cultural and social roots of violence in our society. As part of its efforts aimed at preventing school-related fatalities, the…
Read MoreCalifornia Family Law Vexatious Litigant Motions
A vexatious litigant sounds a little complex at face value, but makes more sense when you understand the full meaning. Vexatious litigation is a legal action that is initiated maliciously and without probable cause, which is to say it is typically an outright lie against another party. The vexatious litigant is never acting in good…
Read MoreWhat are the Benefits of Mediation?
Mediation is an alternative way in which to resolve a conflict. During mediation, the parties involved in the dispute meet with a neutral third party or mediator in order to discuss how the conflict can be resolved. The mediator can either meet with the parties individually or as a group and can make helpful suggestions…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Disputes Can Be Mediated?
Mediation is where a neutral third party steps in to assist the parties involved in a conflict to resolve it. The mediator can work separately with each party or talk to them together. The mediator will listen to both sides of the issue and make suggestions for a resolution to the conflict. So, what kinds…
Read MoreIf I Chose Mediation, Would I Have to Compromise?
First of all, it is important to truly understand what mediation is and how it can help to resolve conflicts. Mediation is a process in which a third neutral party called a mediator steps in to help assess the conflict and make suggestions as to how to resolve the conflict in question. In order to…
Read MoreSave the Date – Women on the Move Network’s Autumn Gala
The Women on the Move Network’s Autumn Gala is coming October 3, 2015 The mission of the Who’s Your Hero? program is to provide youth development for girls ages 9 and up through mentoring, coaching, recreation and cultural activities. We will empower the girls to develop self-confidence, make positive choices and healthy decisions in a…
Read MoreSoheila Azizi Receives Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
About the AVVO 2015 Clients’ Choice Award This award is given due to client reviews by those who have worked with the attorney. Avvo ratings, although they do not evaluate a lawyer’s knowledge of the law, past performance on cases, personality, or communication skills, still speak to a lawyer’s background as seen by clients. Avvo…
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