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With the alarming rise in mass shootings across the United States, Many states, including California, seek to address these devastating incidents of gun violence before they happen. The state’s “Red Flag Laws” are important legislative measures allowing gun violence restraining orders against individuals who’ve been…

No person should have to live in fear of violence or with threats or intimidation, yet over 12 million people per year experience violence in their homes—an average of 24 people per minute in the United States. Domestic violence occurs when one person exerts control…

Domestic violence is a sad reality for many people in the United States, including in California where 1 out of every 6 homicide victims is killed by an intimate partner. Victims of domestic violence face long-term negative outcomes to their physical and emotional health. California…

Each state in the U.S. takes domestic violence cases seriously and strives to provide legal remedies for victims. Violence in the home is an unfortunate reality of life for many people, including in California. No one should have to live in an unsafe situation. In…

You or your spouse’s retirement or pension plan could represent a large share of your assets. Dividing retirement or pension benefits could become one of the most contested parts of your divorce , domestic partnership dissolution , child support case , or alimony negotiations. Deferred…

Because California is a community property  state, you know that any shared assets or debts you take on during your marriage will be split 50% between you and your spouse in a divorce. Naturally, that includes any income, salary, real estate, or other types of…