By: Merielle EnriquezFinancial issues are often the number one stress factor in marital relationships. In difficult economic times a lot of people who would not otherwise have considered bankruptcy are now filing for bankruptcy. Additionally, creditors are...
Month: December 2011
Client Presentation and Preparation in Family Law: Better Results and Better Value
By: Merielle EnriquezIn a family law matter, there can be a lot at stake. From time with one's children, property, and money, there are important issues that people want to see resolved in their favor and in the best interest of their children. Hiring a good lawyer is...
The Letter of the Law: December 2011
IN THIS ISSUE:FAMILY: California Child SupportCOMMUNITY: Kring & Chung's Annual Thanksgiving Food DriveFAMILY: Which Model is Best for Your Divorce?BUSINESS: Additional Insurance CoverageCONSTRUCTION: Prohibition Against Type I Indemnity Provisions Extended to...
Child Support
By: Kathleen Elder-BlakelyIn the United States, nearly half of all marriages end in divorce and almost one-fourth of all children are born to unmarried parents. When married parents' divorce or separate, or when only one of the unmarried parents has custody of a...
California Legislature Extends Prohibition Against Type I Indemnity Provisions to Commercial Construction
By Christopher J. StipesIn 2008, the California Legislature enacted AB 2738, prohibiting "Type I" indemnity agreements in residential construction agreements. A Type I indemnity agreement requires the subcontractor to pay one-hundred percent of a claim for which the...
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