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"Torture" isn't a criminal charge that you hear about very often, even in cases where it probably applies. However, California law specifically introduced a provision in its penal code to address this form of violence in an effort to get tougher on crime. While...
California seems to attract a lot of artists—and artists often tend to congregate together, so it isn't surprising that some of them should end up married to each other. Unfortunately, not all those marriages last. When they do fall apart, one of the things that may...
Up until now, California law classified rapes that occurred outside of threat or force as non-violent crimes. However, if state assembly members have their way, that definition will soon change. Advocates of the new law point out that rape, even without the threat of...
In a case that seems to be the first of its kind, two frozen embryos have been named the plaintiff's in a custody suit against the actress whose eggs were used in their creation. The former fiance of the actress, whose sperm was also used in their creation, had...
Divorce is never easy for anyone, especially when there is a custody dispute. You may even be apprehensive about visitation if there are concerns about your spouse's substance abuse, child abuse, neglect or when a parent was previously absent. Depending on your...
When the sole custodial parent—usually the biological mother—of a young child dies, who gets custody of the child left behind? The answer to that question can throw the entire surviving family into conflict and cause everyone to end up in court, wrangling over...
Keeping the cost of a divorce under control is usually a big concern for many people. Opting for unbundled legal services may be a convenient way to lower your legal costs during a divorce without lowering the quality of service that you receive. Unbundling is a form...
Why would the victim of a domestic violence assault need an attorney? Because without one, you stand a good chance of being victimized again in other ways.Immediately after a violent incident, the police may issue an emergency protective order. It's designed to keep...
An engagement ring often represents a serious financial and emotional investment on the part of a romantic couple. When the relationship falls apart, there can be a lot of anger and angst associated with that ring. Perhaps in recognition of the uniqueness of that...
No one can argue that domestic violence is a serious, ongoing problem in California and the rest of the United States. Every day we see and hear about the terrible consequences of these crimes. Broken lives, horrific injuries, traumatized children and even death are...