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When a Will May Not be the Way

A will or trust is a valuable estate planning tool, but in some situations they may not necessarily be valid or enforceable.

Avoiding a Messy Business Divorce

Careful planning can help you avoid a messy breakup with your business partners.

EOIR Opens Houston - S. Gessner Road Immigration Court

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it will open a third immigration court in Houston, Texas, on January 6, 2019. The new immigration court will be the Houston – S. Gessner Road Immigration Court.

EOIR Opens Los Angeles - Van Nuys Blvd. Immigration Court

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) opened a new immigration court in Los Angeles on December 9, 2019. The new Los Angeles — Van Nuys Blvd. Immigration Court will cover Kern, San Luis Obsipo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

EOIR Swears in 28 New Immigration Judges on Oct. 20, 2019

On December 20, 2019, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) invested 28 new immigration judges in a ceremony presided over by Acting Chief Immigration Judge Christopher A. Santoro. The 28 new immigration judges were selected by Attorney General William P. Barr.

California Limited Scope Representation

A brief introduction to the concept of Limited Scope Representation and how it could be used in cases in California state court.

Overview of the Divorce Process in California

An overview of the divorce process in California. Many people who file for a divorce do not finish their case because they either get overwhelmed by the process. However, many people make mistakes along the way and believe -- erroneously -- that their divorce is done when it actually isn't.

Overview of Community Property in a California Divorce

An overview of California Community Property law and some problems that can arise when you try to apply it in a California divorce.

How to Succeed with a Court Case

Many people struggle tremendously when they become involved in a court case. They lose sleep, make mistakes, and sometimes lose their case unnecessarily. In this article, I try to offer some examples of how a person can handle this struggle.

Taking an Effective Deposition in a Criminal Case

How to prepare and take depositions when they are allowed in criminal cases.

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