Category Archives: General
2026 California Family Law Updates: What Changed for Safety-Centered Custody and Domestic Violence Issues
California has long been known for its commitment to the safety of its residents, often acting as a pioneer in the areas of family law and domestic violence protections. This continues to be the case in 2026, when California has planned a number of legal changes that push the state toward safety-centered decision-making in… Read More »
Wrongful Death After a Road Accident: What Families in Victorville Should Preserve in the First 72 Hours
When there’s a fatal crash on I-15, Bear Valley Road, or Highway 395, everything changes in a moment. Families find themselves working through immense shock and grief while also having to make urgent decisions regarding their loved one’s final wishes. Many people don’t realize that the first 72 hours after an accident is a… Read More »
Updated California Custody/Visitation Forms for 2026: What Parents in San Bernardino County Should Know Before Filing
The start of a new year is the ideal time to review important legal documents, particularly those that affect your children. If you’re currently navigating custody or visitation issues in California, it’s important to note that Form FL-311, Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment, was updated as of January 1, 2026. Changes to this… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Cases in the High Desert: Why California’s License Plate Obstruction Crackdown (AB 1085) Matters
Hit-and-run accidents are a serious problem in California, and the High Desert has its own challenges that make the situation even worse. Long stretches of highway, high speed limits, stretches with limited lighting, and few potential witnesses make it more likely that a hit-and-run will never be solved. In many cases, holding someone accountable… Read More »
Protective Measures: Supervised Visitation, Relocation, and Safety Plans
In an ideal world, all co-parents would have healthy, productive relationships that allow them to both put their children first. But for many single parents in California, that’s not possible. Instead, they are forced to co-parent with someone who puts them or their children in danger. The courts aren’t always quick to take away… Read More »
Nine Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash North of Baker: What Victims Should Know
A devastating car accident north of Baker left nine injured victims in its wake. Accidents like these can leave victims struggling with massive medical bills, long-term injuries, and the mental trauma that comes with a collision. Unfortunately, when there are so many victims, it’s also common for the at-fault party’s insurance to be maxed… Read More »
Emergency Custody and Restraining Orders: What Survivors Should Know
When you and your child are in danger, waiting weeks or months for a regular court hearing just isn’t an option. Luckily, California realizes that, which is why parents can request an emergency custody order or restraining order when time is limited. However, you have to know the requirements for these requests and prove… Read More »
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 »