Mediation

If you are looking for a less expensive, less formal, and more amicable alternative to stressful traditional divorce litigation, mediation may be a solution. Mediation gives divorcing couples more control over the outcome. When there are few contested issues to resolve, mediation makes economic and emotional sense.

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Serious Injury

Generally referred to as medical malpractice, Sohella Azizi & Associates, P.C. knows that people are often injured by mistakes made by many kinds of healthcare providers. Negligence and misconduct on the part of doctors, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, and nursing home staff can result in serious injuries and emotional harm that may last a lifetime.

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How can unmarried fathers establish paternity?

How do Unmarried Fathers Establish Paternity? When two parents are unmarried at the time their child is born, the father is not always presumed to the be the father. In fact, California law only presumes that a man is the child’s father in certain circumstances, such as:

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Ending Delays and Getting Your Case Resolved Promptly

By, Donald B. Cripe, J.D., AAA, AHLA, ACR, SCMA; Award Winning Mediator and C.A.M.S. panelist It’s been months, maybe years, since you started your divorce. It seems that every time you go to court the hearing is postponed or in the language of the law, continued. Nothing was accomplished and even if the delay wasn’t…

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Can Online Chats Be Used as Evidence in Court?

Can Online Chats Be Used as Evidence in Court? In most cases, records of online conversations are admissible as evidence in court. Emails and social media posts have been used successfully in a variety of court cases, and chat room logs are no different. However, it is important to remember that all evidence must go…

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Divorce in the Military

Divorce in the Military When it comes to military families, the divorce process is somewhat different—and often more complicated—than usual. Here is a quick look at how the military divorce process works and how it differs from civilian divorce: Grounds for Divorce In the state of California, the grounds for a military divorce are the…

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Mediation on the Rise

Whatever your issue, be it divorce, bankruptcy, or medical malpractice suits, many people are increasingly considering mediation over going through the litigation process. Mediation unlike attorney services offers a more speedy and inexpensive resolution. In some situations, such as bankruptcy, it is the courts who decide to use mediation in order to relieve themselves of…

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What Divorce Can and Cannot Do for You

What Divorce Can and Cannot Do for You Divorce is a complicated and emotional process. While going through a divorce is never easy, it is helpful to understand what you can and cannot expect from the process.

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Real Estate Dispute Contractual Mandatory Mediation & Arbitration

The excitement of signing those escrow papers for your new home; the great anticipation of moving in; the excitement with all of your plans to make your new home your castle. I have been there and I remember all of those emotions and expectations. It can be the most exhilarating and frightening experience in one’s…

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Stay-at-Home Moms: What alimony can you expect after divorce?

Stay-at-Home Moms: What alimony can you expect after divorce? Unfortunately for many stay-at-home mothers, guaranteed alimony seems to be becoming a thing of the past. Forbes contributor Emma Johnson discusses the downward trend of stay-at-home mothers “automatically” receiving spousal support after divorce in “Stay-at-Home Mom Facing Divorce? Don’t Expect Alimony.”

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What happens with my Social Security if I get divorce?

What happens with my Social Security if I get a divorce? If you are going through a divorce, you might be wondering how it will affect your Social Security benefits—and the benefits of your ex-spouse. These benefits depend on several factors, including the length of your marriage, your age, and your marital status down the…

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