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  • ORIGINS - Office Beginnings

    In this installment of our ORIGINS Series. Donald and Maria Schweitzer discuss the beginnings of our law firm and how it got started https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cssPOcJEEms&index=3&t=0s&list=PL39a9T-qpCl_cMAboxq2QZJ91zSFwgB5E
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • GOOD TO KNOW - Date of Seperation

    On this episode of GOOD TO KNOW - Family Law Topics, Don discusses the delicate and sometimes confusing topic: Date of Separation. Watch to learn important information that will help you in your situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdMrN_RF9q4&t=3s
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  • Five Reimbursement Claims You May Be Entitled to From Your Soon to be Ex-Spouse

    A big part of the divorce process involves determining each parties’ right to be reimbursed for various expenditures made either during their marriage or after the parties separated. In fact, the reimbursement claims made by the parties are often the most litigated issues of a divorce, and given the numerous reimbursement rights afforded by law, identifying reimbursement claims worth pursuing can ...
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  • Five Tips on Preserving and Tracing Your Separate Property Claims

    An important part of the divorce process is the division of marital assets, which is governed by our state's unique community property laws. In California, property acquired from the date of marriage to the date of separation is presumed to be community property. Spouses have equal interests in their community's property. Conversely, property acquired before marriage, after the date of separation, ...
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  • 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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  • New Study Shows Women with More Education Than Their Husbands No Longer Face a Higher Divorce Risk

    Traditionally, marriages in which the woman had a higher level of education than her husband were thought to be more prone to divorce. However, a new study titled "The Reversal of the Gender Gap in Education and Trends in Marital Dissolution" has found that this is no longer the case. The study, which appears in the August issue of the American Sociological Review , looked at heterosexual U.S. ...
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  • 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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  • Michael Lohan Ordered to Contribute to Son's Private School Tuition

    Pasadena divorce lawyers were not surprised by the news that Michael Lohan, father of actress Lindsay Lohan, found himself in hot water over a failure to pay for his son Cody’s private education at a Catholic school. Ex-wife Dina filed court documents in early May claiming that they had agreed to split the $10,000 per year tuition. The court ordered Michael to pay $3,800 by July or face a warrant ...
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  • Staying Pro-Active During Your Divorce

    Your attorney's job is to protect your legal rights during your Pasadena divorce , but that does not mean that you should step away and let him or her handle everything. You may not have gone to law school, but you understand your family’s needs. Communicating your desires clearly will help ensure that you receive a settlement you are happy with. Visit the California Courts website to learn more ...
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  • Two San Gabriel Valley High School Students Compete in Final Round of the Speech Scholarship Contest for a Chance at $5,000

    TWO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE IN FINAL ROUND OF THE PASADENA BAR ASSOCIATION'S 4 th ANNUAL SPEECH SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST FOR A CHANCE AT $5,000 Sophomore and Senior High School Students Compete in Speech/Debate; Judged by 150 lawyers and dignitaries, including honorary guest, Associate Justice Joyce Kennard. WHAT: The Pasadena Bar Association (PBA) announces the two finalists of ...
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  • Divorcing a Verbally Abusive Spouse

    Pasadena divorce law does not require spouses to state a reason when filing for divorce , but verbal abuse is a fairly common reason for ending a marriage. Verbal abuse is more difficult to identify than physical abuse. Physical abuse leaves obvious bruises and scars, while verbal abuse damages your self esteem and sense of emotional stability. Signs of verbal abuse include: Being called names by ...
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  • Donald Schweitzer Speaks To Students At Southwestern Law School

    Donald P. Schweitzer '93, Certified Specialist, Family Law Attorney, talks to students at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, CA about the importance of connecting with the communities in which they will be practicing. He has found that playing an active role in the legal industry has been critical to his success. He will share his tips on what students can do now to begin building their ...
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  • Pasadena Divorce Lawyer Explains His Secrets to Successful Divorce Cases

    Patrick Baghdaserians has a secret that helps him quickly settle divorce cases that sometimes have languished for years in the care of other lawyers: he prepares for every single case as if he is going to trial. Baghdaserians, an associate family law attorney at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer in Pasadena, said conducting “diligent discovery” is a part of knowing everything about a case – ...
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  • Signs Mediation Isn't Working

    Mediation can be a wonderful way to resolve many issues in your Pasadena divorce . Studies have shown that mediation is cheaper than litigation and results in a more positive co-parenting relationship for couples who have children together. However, it's not for everyone. Sometimes, you have no choice but to go back to court. Mediation isn't working if you keep talking about the same issues over ...
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  • A Holiday Gift for more than 100 Local School Children

    his year our firm was honored to partner with Foothill Unity Center by supporting its 4 th annual Mobile Dental Clinic. Earlier this year, the firm's partners, associates, staff, friends and colleagues all contributed to fundraising efforts during our 10-Year Anniversary Monte Carlo charity event benefitting this very important cause. This summer Partners Don Schweitzer and Kayla Horacek, along ...
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  • Discovery in Family Law

    When assessing the value of a Family Law case don't forget the Civil Discovery Act. Discovery tools can be very helpful in narrowing the issues. In handling dozens of complex financial matters, I have heavily utilized Special Interrogatories coupled with Demands for Production of Documents. Using the proper discovery tools can help narrow the issues and settle cases. In general, Special ...
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  • 5 Tips For Shared Child Custody During the Holidays

    5 Tips For Shared Child Custody During the Holidays The holiday season is that special time of the year when parents naturally want to spend as much quality time with their children. Discussing and dividing up child custody during this time can often lead to additional stress for both parents and children. Here are 5 tips on how to make shared custody as smooth and stress-free as possible: 1. Plan ...
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  • Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Concierge Professional

    Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Concierge Professional What most people approaching a divorce don't realize is the amount paperwork that needs to be collected and submitted in a timely manner and all of the trivial tasks that can accumulate quickly. It can be daunting to understand this new legal language of "divorce," and sort through financial and legal documents amassed over time—especially ...
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  • Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer's Associate Estate Planner, Heidi Bitterman, Appointed Trustee to Pasadena Bar Association

    The Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer today announced that the firm’s Associate Estate Planner, Heidi Bitterman, has been appointed to a three-year term as Trustee of the Pasadena Bar Association. s a Pasadena Bar Association member for seven years, Ms. Bitterman has been selected as one of six new board trustees and will be sworn in during the PBA’s annual Judge of the Year and Officer ...
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  • 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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  • TOP 5 BENEFITS OF CREATING A SPECIAL NEEDS ESTATE PLAN

    TOP 5 BENEFITS OF CREATING A SPECIAL NEEDS ESTATE PLAN When a parent caring for a child with special needs thinks, "What if something were to happen to me?" it triggers some common fears, such as: Who will continue to care and advocate for my child and ensure that his/her quality of life is maintained? Who will manage my child's financial welfare? If my child with special needs is named a ...
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  • Yours, Mine and Whose?

    By Bettijane Levine 08/12/2013 It’s tough enough to parent while alive. Doing it from the Great Beyond is almost, but not totally, impossible. In this family-oriented valley, where thousands of well-cared-for kids from current and prior marriages live in blended or original families, attorneys say that even young parents with small children are often savvy enough to make legal provisions for ...
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  • 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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