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10

Apr 2018

Kick Out Orders - GOOD TO KNOW

Don discusses Kick Out Orders and gives advice on getting an exclusion of the family residence and tips on the best options for your situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1EBqQw_Yg&t=5s

Posted By Donald P. Schweitzer

5

Apr 2018

GOOD TO KNOW - CAN I GET A RESTRAINING ORDER?

In this Episode of GOOD TO KNOW, Don discusses Restraining Orders and gives advice on the correct way to handle getting a restraining order and tips on the best options for your situation. https://youtu.be/dWme648RXo8

Posted By Donald P. Schweitzer

23

Mar 2017

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Seven Things to Consider Before Moving Out of the Family Residence

The most volatile time during a divorce is usually right after the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed. It is at this moment when feelings of fear of the future surface, accusations fly, verbal attacks mount, and before you know it people end up saying and doing things they later regret. Common sense tells us the best solution during this difficult time is for one of the parties to ...

Posted By Donald P. Schweitzer

8

Feb 2017

Why Using Self-Help to Retrieve Community Property is a Bad Idea

You may have heard that "possession is nine tenths of the law." This old saying still rings true in many situations. However, those who embrace this principle during a divorce may want to think twice about fighting over personal property with their estranged spouses. According to a recent appellate court decision - People v. Aguilera*, a person who gains possession of community property against ...

Posted By Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer

11

Dec 2015

Publicizing Sensitive Content From Your Spouse's Email & Text Is Domestic Violence

By Don Schweitzer It is common for spouses to have access to each other’s cell phones, and the messages and notes contained therein. However, disclosing the messages to others with the purpose of causing embarrassment is threatening and considered domestic violence . In the recent case of Marriage of Evilsizor & Sweeney, the Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s issuance of a five year ...

Posted By Don Schweitzer

25

Mar 2015

Domestic Violence Perpetrators Are Finally Feeling The Sting

By Donald P. Schweitzer and Nitasha Khanna This past year, there were several domestic violence cases that caught the nation’s attention. Several people holding high profile jobs, and at least one multi-billion dollar industry (the NFL), were under fire for not appropriately dealing with this serious issue. Not surprisingly, while these cases were in the national spotlight, California witnessed a ...

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25

Dec 2014

Tasha Smith's Divorce Shows How Domestic Violence Allegations Can Affect Spousal Support Payments

When a Pasadena divorce is pending , the lower earning spouse is often left worrying about how to make ends meet until the settlement is finalized. To help ensure that basic expenses are paid, a judge can require temporary spousal support Although most of us think of women as the ones receiving spousal support, men are eligible to receive payments if they earn less than their wives. Why Did I Get ...

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20

Oct 2014

What to Do When You Want a Divorce and Your Husband Doesn't

Statistics show that women initiate divorce at higher rates than men. In some cases, the spouses agree that ending their marriage is the best solution. In other cases, however, the husband remains reluctant to follow through with the divorce. Since California is a no-fault divorce state, you can end your marriage whether your spouse agrees with your decision or not. That said, if your husband does ...

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29

Sep 2014

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Do You Know How to Leave an Abusive Relationship?

Throughout the month of October, the National Network to End Domestic Violence and various community groups across the United States are working to educate the public about the dangers of abusive relationships. It is estimated that one in four women will be the victim of domestic violence within her lifetime. High profile cases such as the scandal surrounding NFL star Ray Rice’s abuse of his wife ...

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6

Aug 2014

Quick Divorces for Victims of Domestic Violence

Pasadena family law firms watched with interest as a new law went into effect last week in Louisiana granting victims of domestic violence the right to an immediate divorce . The state also passed legislation saying that abusers who are under a protective order are not allowed to posses a firearm. Anyone convicted of domestic abuse battery is prohibited from owning a gun for a decade. The laws, ...

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11

Jul 2014

Why Consider A Family Law Specialist?

When hiring a Family Law attorney you should always first consider a Certified Family Law Specialist! Why does the State Bar certify legal specialists? -To help the public identify attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in specialized fields of law; -To encourage the maintenance and improvement of attorney competence in specialized fields of law. “Family law is complex and changing- a ...

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11

Jul 2014

Divorce Tips for Male Victims of Domestic Violence

When most of us think of Pasadena divorces that involve domestic violence , we imagine women as the victims and men as the perpetrators. However, a significant number of men are seeking divorces because of violence perpetrated by their female partners. Men face unique struggles when trying to leave a marriage marked by domestic violence because of the mistaken perception that women can’t ...

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16

Jun 2014

Why You Should Avoid California's One-Day Divorce Trend

Last week, the New York Times ran an article proclaiming the court-aided one-day divorce the wave of the future while giving California credit for pioneering this trend. However, Pasadena divorce attorneys say there are still many reasons to invest in professional legal representation for your divorce. For example: If you have significant assets, an attorney can advise you on the best way to ...

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5

May 2014

What Should I Do If My Spouse Injures Me?

Unfortunately, a contested divorce in Pasadena often brings out the worst in people . Even a normally mild mannered spouse can turn angry and aggressive when settlement talks go wrong. But the real concern lies with a spouse who already has a history of violence. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence lists filing for divorce as a common trigger of partner aggression. If a confrontation ...

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19

Dec 2013

Divorcing a Verbally Abusive Spouse

Verbal abuse is one surprisingly common reason for people to file for divorce in Pasadena . Obviously, everyone loses their temper once in a while and says things they later regret. This is understandable, but not to be confused with a truly abusive relationship. Verbal abuse refers to a repeated pattern of: Yelling Swearing Screaming Name calling Intentional put downs Threats of physical ...

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17

Oct 2013

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Pasadena divorce lawyers want victims of domestic violence to know that they are not alone. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time in which advocacy groups seek to help raise awareness about the effects of domestic violence and encourage people in abusive relationships to seek help. If you're thinking about leaving your abuser, it's essential to get a support system in place. Talk to ...

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27

Sep 2013

When Do You Need an Attorney for Your Divorce?

A do-it-yourself divorce in Pasadena might sound like a great way to save money, but the process of ending your marriage is filled with potential complications. Just having children or significant assets or debts make a DIY divorce very difficult. Hiring an experienced attorney to represent you is the best way to make sure your interests are protected in the courtroom. The division of marital ...

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9

Aug 2013

Children Must Be in Clear & Present Danger For a Parent to be Considered "Unfit" for Custody

Often we work on family law cases where one parent is accusing the other of being an "unfit" parent. Sometimes it's obvious that the parent is unfit, where in other cases a small piece of someone's history can get misconstrued. In one case, we represented a woman whose husband was determined to convince the court that our client should have monitored visits and demanded drug tests due to a past ...

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17

May 2013

Defining Domestic Violence

Pasadena divorce laws take domestic violence into consideration when determining many aspects of a settlement. For this reason, it's important to make sure that a divorcing couple recognizes the difference between a legitimate claim of domestic abuse and a simple expression of marital conflict. It is normal for married couples to have different opinions on issues such as how to handle the family ...

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1

May 2013

What Issues Can Complicate Your Divorce?

People filing for divorce in Pasadena often make the mistake of thinking the only complicated divorce is one in which millions of dollars in marital assets are up for grabs. However, you don't have to be a millionaire to have a complicated divorce that requires the services of a skilled attorney. If you or your spouse is in the military, you need a divorce attorney with experience in military law. ...

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11

Mar 2013

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25

Jan 2013

Donald Schweitzer Speaks at National Business Institutes Seminar for Advanced Family Law

National Business Institutes had put together a seminar with a panel of 5 family law attorneys to help other family law practitioners tackle the potentially complex issues surrounding high-wealth or high-conflict divorces. The seminar was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Pasadena, January 22nd. This was an advanced level seminar for family law practitioners in the Southern California area. One of ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

28

Nov 2012

Were Halle Berry And Former Beau, Gabriel Aubry Secretly Married?

Halle Berry called French model Gabriel Aubry her beau from 2005 to 2010, but were the pair more than just boyfriend and girlfriend? According to a recent report from Extra,it appears that the ex-couple may have been secretly married. Aubry referred to Berry as his "ex-wife" in court papers filed Monday in order to obtain a restraining order against her current fiancé, French actor Olivier ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

19

Nov 2012

Reasons a Mother Might Lose Custody of Her Children

At one point, mothers were almost assured of gaining custody of their minor children after a Pasadena divorce . Today, however, the court operates in a much more gender neutral fashion. Fathers who want to take an active role in raising their children are afforded the opportunity to do so. When both parents want custody of the children, the court will normally award joint custody. However, if one ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

12

Nov 2012

Tips for Domestic Violence Victims Who Want to File for Divorce

Victims of domestic violence have special considerations when they are seeking divorce advice in Pasadena . Before they can attend to their legal needs, they must first make arrangements to ensure their safety. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you should make a safety plan before telling your spouse that you want a divorce. A safety plan is a list of things you can do to protect yourself ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

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