Recent Blog Posts
Sent Home Too Soon? How Early Hospital Discharges Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims in California
Leaving the hospital is a moment of relief for most people, but for some patients, hospital discharge happens too soon. When hospitals send patients home too soon, the results can be devastating. Patients can suffer serious side effects, fail to heal properly, or even pass away as a result of this malpractice. That’s why… Read More »
Can I Sue for CT Scan and MRI Misreads?
CT scans and MRIs are powerful diagnostic tools that can help you get the care you need as quickly as possible. They may be used to diagnose strokes, tumors, fractures, and internal injuries. But a diagnostic tool is only as good as the practitioner’s ability to interpret it—so what happens if your scan is… Read More »
How Domestic Abuse Impacts Child Custody Decisions
When parents separate and cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the court must decide what is in the best interest of the child. However, claims of domestic abuse greatly complicate these decisions, adding a layer of urgency that puts parent and child alike in danger. California courts place the safety and best interests of… Read More »
When Medical Mistakes Cause Permanent Damage: Your Rights Under California Law
When you seek medical care, you trust your doctor to do what is best for you and what their training dictates. No one expects doctors to be perfect, but we do expect them to avoid gross negligence. When they fail to meet that basic standard and cause preventable harm to a patient, patients have… Read More »
Can I Travel Out of State With My Child This Summer Without the Other Parent’s Consent?
School’s out for summer, marking almost three full months of extra time with your kids, longer days, and family trips. But when you co-parent, summer can also mean extra struggles and disputes over parenting time. In an ideal world, parents would always be able to cooperate and work together to give their children the… Read More »
How to Modify Your Custody Agreement for Summer Vacation Plans in California
No matter how thorough your custody agreement is and how well it has worked in the past, changes will inevitably be necessary at some point. For many families, summer vacation is the first time that they need to change up their custody agreement. No matter how hard you try to keep your family vacation… Read More »
Addressing Domestic Violence Concerns in Post-Divorce Custody Arrangements
When domestic abuse is part of a couple’s decision to divorce, it makes the already-difficult divorce process even more challenging for the victim. Domestic violence leaves victims with physical, emotional, and psychological wounds. Even if a child isn’t the target of domestic violence, they can still struggle with the effects of it. Seeing one… Read More »
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Which One Can Wipe Out Your Debt?
It’s all too easy to get overwhelmed by debt. Leaning on a credit card for the occasional emergency can turn into relying on your card for daily purchases when funds are tight or hours get cut at work. A single medical emergency that insurance refuses to cover can put a family in tens or… Read More »
Bankruptcy & Divorce: How to Handle Both Without Losing Everything
Filing bankruptcy and starting the divorce process are two incredibly stressful and life-changing decisions. Choosing to go through both of these major life changes at the same time can take up an enormous amount of time and mental energy. However, if you know that both of these steps are inevitable, deciding which one to… Read More »
What Happens if Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support? Legal Steps You Can Take Immediately
Child support isn’t extra help given out of the kindness of a parent’s heart; it is a legal obligation that your child is entitled to. A child has the right to be supported by both parents, but when one parent stops making required payments, the other parent can be left trying to make ends… Read More »