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Tips to Keep your San Jose & Santa Clara County Divorce Affordable
Being interested in providing high quality service at affordable rates, I am always interested when I see articles about cost controls in...

James Chau
May 24, 20182 min read
Women Paying Alimony & Spousal Support on the Rise
I read an interesting article recently talking about a new trend in alimony payments. As women occupy more higher-paying positions and...

James Chau
May 24, 20182 min read
Issues of Domestic Violence in Rural Areas
I read a great article about the issues that domestic partners or intimate partners may experience while living in rural areas. The...

James Chau
Apr 1, 20181 min read
Custody Schedules Look to Children's Happiness
I have been mentioning for some time now that modern custody schedules no longer favor one parent over the other. I read a great article...

James Chau
Apr 1, 20182 min read
Divorce Annulment Reforms in the Philippines
It may seem strange to western readers but divorce is still not legal in the Philippines. I read an interesting article about the new...

James Chau
Apr 1, 20182 min read
Fathers Rights Dads Fight for 50 - 50 Child Custody
An interesting case out of Illinois is being reported in an article. The article goes on to say that Fathers there are petitioning law...

James Chau
Mar 2, 20181 min read
Lesbian / LGBT / Same Sex - Child Custody Issues
I read a great interesting article regarding the issues of same sex marriages and divorce. The legalization of same sex gay marriage...

James Chau
Mar 2, 20182 min read
Tips for Reducing Costs During Divorce
I read an article today about cutting the costs of divorce. Divorces can result in costs running out of control with emotions high. Keep...

James Chau
Jan 16, 20182 min read
2018 Tax Reform and Alimony Spousal Support
With the New Year comes new tax law that will have a future impact on the deductibility of alimony payments for tax purposes, and...

James Chau
Jan 16, 20182 min read
Tips to Selecting a Santa Clara Divorce Lawyer
I read an interesting article today that I think my clients could find useful in avoiding mistakes when picking the right attorney for...

James Chau
Jan 16, 20182 min read
7 Common Mistakes During Divorce
I found a great article about the issue of 7 common mistakes that parties make during a divorce. Divorce is a life transition whose...

James Chau
Jan 16, 20183 min read
California Vietnamese and Chinese Divorce
I read a very interesting article regarding the changing cultural taboos of divorce in Vietnamese communities. This article may be...

James Chau
Oct 25, 20172 min read
Careers that Lead to Divorce
An interesting article regarding the differing divorce rates among different professions. The article mentions that while the high...

James Chau
Oct 25, 20171 min read
When Divorce is the Better Choice
I read a good article regarding when to evaluate your marriage and determine if divorce may be the best option for you. The author points...

James Chau
Oct 25, 20172 min read
California No Fault Divorce and Divorce Filings
California became a no fault divorce state since the 1960s. At that time there was debate as to what that might mean culturally if...

James Chau
Jul 25, 20171 min read
Child Custody and Psychological Issues
I came across a great article regarding the perils of child custody litigation when it becomes apparent that the other person has a...

James Chau
Jul 25, 20172 min read
Contested Custody and Children's Health
Here’s another reason to try your best to have a good relationship with your ex partner. I read an intriguing article about acrimonious...

James Chau
Jul 23, 20171 min read
Lesbian Couple and Custody Disputes
I read an interesting article taking place in Arizona about the new frontier of family law now that same sex marriage is a reality across...

James Chau
Jul 23, 20172 min read
Questions to ask Prior to Filing for Divorce
A great new article poses some wise advice to consider prior to filing for divorce. The article goes on to list questions to ask yourself...

James Chau
Jul 23, 20172 min read
Tips for Supporting Friends and Family
Often times when you have a friend going through a major life decision such as a divorce or separation they turn to you for comfort or...

James Chau
Apr 6, 20172 min read
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