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Divorce in 20 Minutes?
Divorce in 20 Minutes? Apparently in Cuba, Divorce can be completed in a matter of 20 minutes. The Associated Press is reporting that in...

James Chau
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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International Child Support
International Child Support It's a shame that laws have to be in place forcing people to pay for the support and maintenance of their...

James Chau
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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A New Tort for Parental Alienation
A New Tort for Parental Alienation I just read this from the AP Press New Jersey. Apparently a man is attempting to create precedent in...

James Chau
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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No Longer the 7 Year Itch. How bout 5 Years?
No Longer the 7 Year Itch. How bout 5 Years? Apparently as our faced paced society goes faster, and faster towards what we know not. Was...

James Chau
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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Should Alimony Stop when Former Spouse enters a Domestic Partnership?
Should Alimony Stop when Former Spouse enteres a Domestic Partnership? So inevitably, this would happen, because of California's...

James Chau
Jul 31, 20212 min read
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Domestic Violence and the Koran
Domestic Violence and the Koran In an unexplicable case of cultural sensitivity gone awry, a German family court judge has cited passages...

James Chau
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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Real Life War of the Roses
Real Life War of the Roses So I read in the New York Post, that a real life version of the war of the roses is ocurring in Brooklyn New...

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Jul 31, 20211 min read
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Child Support Arrears and Passports
Child Support Arrears and Passports The associated press is reporting that. In another method the US government is employing to get...

James Chau
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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Alimony / Spousal Support after Sex Reassignment
Alimony / Spousal Support after Sex Reassignment Apparently, recent case law in Ohio, regarding alimony at least, has ruled that a sex...

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Jul 31, 20211 min read
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4 Tips for a More Peaceful Divorce
I came across a helpful article today. I think it contains good suggestions for couples seeking divorce or are going through one. ...

James Chau
Oct 31, 20202 min read
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Dog and Cat Disputes in Divorce
Increasingly in divorce, pet ownership and property rights are coming before courts across the country. This article discusses how in...

James Chau
Dec 13, 20191 min read
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Divorce Mistakes that Can Cost Big Time
This article does a good job of touching on a few unrelated issues that should be considered in the first stages of any divorce. Some...

James Chau
Dec 13, 20191 min read
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Questions about Divorce Costs
I found an interesting article that goes over typical questions clients have when undergoing a divorce. One of the questions that is on...

James Chau
Dec 13, 20192 min read
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Child Support Debt Collections
This article I found underscores an important fact about child support. It is a liability that survives even bankruptcy. A 74-year-old...

James Chau
Oct 31, 20191 min read
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Contempt and Jail For Non Payment Child Support
This is a fascinating article about how circumstances can compound to lead to seemingly insurmountable issues in paying back child...

James Chau
Oct 31, 20192 min read
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Tips on Keeping Separate Property in a Divorce
I read an interesting article about trends in separate finances among married couples. Protecting your assets in divorce is a major...

James Chau
Oct 31, 20192 min read
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Things to Avoid when Getting a Santa Clara County Divorce
I read a great article on mistakes people make when going to court in a divorce. The number one mistake listed is going to court without...

James Chau
Oct 31, 20192 min read
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Tips For Dog Owners in a Divorce
This article I found brings up a point that is probably furthest from mind when people enter into a divorce: who gets the dog? California...

James Chau
Oct 31, 20191 min read
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Tips on Self Care During Contested Family Law Cases
I came across this article today that touches on an important issue in divorce. The process of a dissolution action is complicated and...

James Chau
Oct 30, 20191 min read
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Rise of Social Media Evidence in Family Law and Divorce
Here is an interesting article I came across that can be eye opening for some people going through divorces at the present. In this...

James Chau
Oct 30, 20192 min read
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