Recent Posts in Attorney Malpractice Category
Posted on Oct 7, 2012 By Thurman Arnold
Red Flags To Watch for in Retaining Your Family Law Attorney Here are some useful pointers about attorney fee arrangements that most divorce clients aren't aware of, and which many attorneys ...
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Posted on Sep 30, 2012 By Thurman Arnold
Family Court Jurisdiction to Divide Jointly Titled Properties Acquired Before Marriage or Domestic Partnership Registration: Family Code Section 2650 My office seems to be the final resting place for ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 By Thurman W. Arnold CFLS
Share Your Family Law Horror Story ? I want to thank all of you who write me about the difficult circumstances and horror stories surrounding your divorce and other family law matters, both in and out ...
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Posted on May 6, 2011 By Thurman W. Arnold, III, C.F.L.S.
A Shifting Judicial Response to Overzealous Advocacy: Excessively Exuberant and Inflammatory Litigation Tactics Will Not Be Tolerated in California Marriage of Davenport (2011) 194 Cal.App.4th 1507 In ...
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Posted on Apr 8, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. What is a Family Law Retainer Agreement? A. A Retainer Agreement is a written contract between you and your divorce lawyer. The California Bar requires that any agreement for services where fees ...
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Posted on Apr 7, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. How do I fire my family law attorney? A. You are free discharge your attorney, and terminate his or her services, for any reason and at any time. Attorneys cannot require that you first pay off ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. Before I married we signed a prenup that says I waived any right to spousal support. Is this valid? A. Maybe yes, maybe no. Sections 1612 and 1615 of the California Family Code impose important ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2010 By Thurman Arnold. Certified Family Law Specialist
Q. I am represented by an attorney. However, I don't have a lot of faith in him anymore and now trial is scheduled in four months. Am I being paranoid in wanting a second opinion about my divorce ...
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