Recent Posts in Hiring an Attorney Category
Posted on Jan 27, 2015 By Thurman W. Arnold III CFLS
"Will I Ever Be Free of You? How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist, and Heal Your Family " by Karyl McBride Ph.D A Book Review by Thurman W. Arnold, III CFLS "Help! ...
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Posted on Mar 17, 2014 By Thurman W. Arnold, III, CFLS
Palm Springs Divorce and Family Law Attorney Michael C. Peterson Passes the 2013 Certified Family Law Specialist's Examination!!! We are so very proud and pleased to announce that Arnold Law ...
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Posted on Aug 5, 2013 By Thurman W. Arnold, III, C.F.L.S.
Marriage of Kahn (2013) 215 Cal.App.4th 1113 - Don't Think You Can Get Away With Discovery Game Playing By Becoming Self-Represented! Or "How to Avoid Divorce Trance for Lawyers Who Represent ...
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Posted on Mar 12, 2013 By Thurman Arnold, III, C.F.L.S.
Second Opinion Family Law Consults You have found this website because you have questions about a system of rules that is alien and certain to dramatically change the landscape of your life, ...
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Posted on Mar 4, 2013 By Michael C. Peterson, Esq.
Charging and Family Attorney Real Property Liens: Procedures and Ethical Obligations Some divorces quickly become obscenely expensive. Family law lawyers see high cost cases commonly where trial ...
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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 Mar 4, 2012 By Thurman W. Arnold III, C.F.L.S.
Loans From Family and Friends to Pay Attorney Fees For Your Divorce Unfortunately for those who love or care about you, often the only source of funds to hire or keep a family law attorney involved in ...
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Posted on Apr 8, 2010 By Thurman Arnold, III
Q. Where does my Retainer Deposit go when I hire a family law attorney? A. Family Law lawyers are required to place all unearned fees into a State Bar approved Attorney Client Trust Account. ...
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Posted on Apr 8, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. What is a Family Law Retainer Agreement and When Is It Required? Retainer Agreement is a written contract between you and your divorce lawyer. The California Bar requires that any agreement for ...
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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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Posted on Aug 18, 2009 By Thurman Arnold
Q. The court ordered my husband to pay my family law attorney $10,000 for legal fees at $500/month. He has made 2 or 3 payments. The court order says the fees are to be paid directly to her. I want to ...
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