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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

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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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

11

Oct 2012

How Much Child Support Is "Too Much?"

According to Pasadena family law lawyers , it's a common misconception that child support is only supposed to cover a child's basic needs. The courts have consistently upheld the belief that both parents have a financial responsibility to their child after a divorce. However, what financial responsibility means is dependent upon the income of the parents. For parents with low incomes, support ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

17

Aug 2012

Getting a Domestic Violence Restraining Order

If you are seeking a Pasadena divorce as the result of domestic violence, you should think about getting a domestic violence restraining order as part of your overall personal safety plan. A restraining order is a court order that prohibits the person from contacting you or being physically near you. A domestic violence restraining order can be issued if your partner has abused or is threatening ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

11

May 2012

Deion Sanders Granted Temporary Custody of Children

More often than not, child custody can be one of the most difficult agreements during the Pasadena divorce process . For some battling couples, often times it takes a judge to step in and make a temporary custody ruling for the safety of the children involved. Texas State District Judge Ray Wheless did just that this week as he granted NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders temporary custody after a ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

30

Mar 2012

What Is Family Law?

If you're considering filing for divorce, you might be wondering if you need the services of a Pasadena family law firm . Many divorce attorneys advertise themselves as family law lawyers. Family law is an area of practice that involves issues relating to the family structure. This includes everything from drafting a prenuptial agreement to preparing a divorce settlement. Family law can involve ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

23

Feb 2012

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Are Sometimes Stronger Upon Renewal

By Donald P. Schweitzer, CFLS Every once-in-a-while I come upon a case where the Family Court judge issues a Domestic Violence Restraining Order with an expiration date of less than the normal five-year period. Pursuant to Family Code section 6345, the Family Court judge is well within his or her discretion to issue a restraining order for less than five years as the Family Code states In the ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

13

Jan 2012

Terrence Howard's Divorce Turns Nasty

Just when divorce attorneys in Pasadena thought they might get their wish that nasty, high-profile celebrity divorces would be a thing of the past, the divorce of Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard comes along to prove us wrong. According to the Daily Beast, newly-released court documents in Howard's divorce case are filled with he said/she said allegations of "violence, death threats, ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

7

Oct 2011

Country Singer Sarah Evans Gets Retraining Order Against Ex

Unfortunately, family attorneys in Pasadena have seen divorcing couples engage in verbal battles and dramatic fights long after they've moved away from one another. This week, country singer Sara Evans fought back against her ex-husband Craig Schelske, who'd spilled the beans about their marriage on Anderson Cooper's talk show this week. She wants him to zip his lip while he contends she's ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

21

Apr 2011

Woman Attacked During Divorce Hearing

A client's safety is something that divorce attorneys in Pasadena take very seriously. In cases involving an unstable ex, great caution is taken to ensure the safety of everyone in the courtroom. But sometimes people just snap. Paul Henry Gonzalez Jr., a 28-year-old ex-Marine, was arrested this week for brutally beating his estranged wife in front of a judge during the middle of divorce hearing in ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

11

Apr 2011

Online Social Networking Pages Play Increasing Role in Court

Family law attorneys in Pasadena increasingly see information garnered from online social networking sites used as evidence in court. Social networking sites help people connect, but they also have a way of making people's lives a matter of semi-public record like never before. For example, let's say a husband buys a new girlfriend an expensive gift and announces the purchase on Twitter. In court, ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

6

Apr 2011

Enraged Ex Starts Fire with Divorce Papers, Authorities Say

Ask any divorce attorney in Pasadena and they'll tell you that retaliating against your ex is never a good idea. For further proof, let's look at the bizarre case of Shawn Robyn Gawronski. Gawronski was arrested last week for setting fire to his ex-wife's beauty salon in Missoula, Montana. Even crazier is that the 33-year-old Gawronski recently told Missoula County sheriff's detectives that he ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

7

Mar 2011

Charlie Sheen’s New Custody Battle

Divorce attorneys in Pasadena - who have seen their share of wild celebrity exploits - agree that nothing compares to the recent antics of Charlie Sheen. In one week's time, his hit show on CBS has been temporarily cancelled, he has willingly taken a drug test for an online gossip site and launched a million tirades via interviews with every network and website that would sit still. Now Sheen's ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

28

Feb 2011

Mississippi and Montana Turn Down Divorce Reform Bills

It is a political trend divorce attorneys in Pasadena have seen brewing for quite some time: divorce reform bills. For the last couple of years, a variety of divorce reform acts have been purposed by politicians and lawmakers across the country. Yet just as this trend has gained momentum, two high-profile divorce bills on the ballots in two very different states have been defeated. In Montana, ...

Posted By Donald Schweitzer

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