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Eviction from Community Property Home
Eviction from Community Property Home

Many spouses going through a divorce may find themselves in the difficult position of having to live with their soon to be former spouse. Unfortunately, this arrangement does not work well for either spouse due to the stressors of the divorce process. So what happens when ...

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Blog Posts in 2015

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    In certain situations, one parent may wish to change a child’s last name or include their name as well. This change may be for convenience or personal ...

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  • Lawmakers Look to Pass the Equality Act

    There is no denying that the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage was a big win for the LGBT community. After all, advocates have been pushing ...

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    The paternity suit involving Jason Patric has shown just how quickly technology can outdate statutes and laws. Jason Patric, an actor famous for roles ...

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    On occasion, a husband or wife may question the validity of their marriage. One spouse may believe that a valid marriage exists while the other is ...

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