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March 10, 2010
  Getting Through the Hard Part of Divorce
Posted By Claery & Green
Very few things in life are as difficult as going through a divorce. In fact, it is believed the only thing more emotionally stressful and taxing than filing for divorce is the death of a spouse or child. Many people find themselves struggling with ...
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March 08, 2010
  Baseball Slugger's Wife Files for Divorce
Posted By Katie Neimand
Another celebrity has found themselves in divorce court. This time it’s MLB all-star Barry Bonds. USA Today has reported that Bonds’ wife, Liz Walton, has filed for divorce from the home-run king after nearly 12 years of marriage, citing ...
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March 05, 2010
  Proposed Bill Would Protect Military Members in Custody Cases
Posted By Claery & Green
A new bill has been introduced that would protect deployed military service men and women in regards to child custody and visitation arrangements. HR 4469 would prevent family courts from permanently changing or amending a child custody order while ...
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March 03, 2010
  Court Papers Show Just How Much is at Stake in McCourt Divorce
Posted By Claery & Green
The divorce case of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt from his wife Jamie sheds light on how complicated high-net divorce cases can be, as well how much is at stake. Jamie is asking the court to order Frank to pay almost a million ...
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March 01, 2010
  Protect Your Assets with a QTIP
Posted By Claery & Green
QTIPs, short for Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts, are a way for people to further protect their assets and property in the event of divorce, separation, or death. These types of marital trusts are created after a prenuptial agreement ...
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February 26, 2010
  Arrest Warrant Issued in Lesbian Custody Dispute
Posted By Claery & Green
A Vermont judge has issued an arrest warrant for a woman involved in a same-sex custody battle. Janet Jenkins asked the court for help after her former partner, Lisa Miller, disappeared with their daughter Isabella. After Jenkins and Miller ...
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February 25, 2010
  Flavor Flav Reportedly Thousands of Dollars Behind in Child Support
Posted By Okabe & Haushalter
Rapper and reality TV star Flavor Flav is more than $63,000 behind in his child support obligations, according to the New York Post . Flavor Flav, whose real name is William Jonathan Drayton, Jr., owes $63,458 to Mary Parker, the mother of three of ...
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February 24, 2010
  Thinking of Divorce? Beware of Facebook
Posted By Claery & Green
If you are planning to file for divorce you should strongly consider deleting your Facebook account or any other accounts you may have on social networking sites. Divorce attorneys throughout the country are seeing an increase in evidence gathered ...
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February 23, 2010
  Modifying Child Support After Your Income Changes
Posted By Claery & Green
Child support guidelines were created to ensure parents pay an amount that is within in their means while at the same time provides their children with the support they need to continue enjoying the same standard of living they had while their ...
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February 22, 2010
  Same-Sex Couple Denied Divorce in Texas
Posted By Claery & Green
A case out of Texas poses an important question to all same-sex couples who reside in California: What happens when a gay or lesbian couple is married in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage, but then relocates to state that does not recognize ...
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February 19, 2010
  Men Are Victims of Domestic Violence Too
Posted By Claery & Green
Women and children are not the only victims of domestic violence . Men can also be the target of violence and abuse as well, but unfortunately, many men don’t step for forward to report the crime or seek the help they need. The Cheshire Police ...
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February 18, 2010
  What are Marvin Actions?
Posted By Claery & Green
When registered domestic partners decide to separate or terminate their domestic partnership , they should speak with an attorney about their rights to palimony, also referred to as “ Marvin Actions .” Palimony works very much the same way as ...
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February 17, 2010
  How to Obtain a Post-Judgment Modification
Posted By Claery & Green
It’s natural for a divorced couple’s circumstances to change after their divorce has been finalized. Depending on the change in circumstances, it may be necessary for one or both parties to change or modify a court order. Judges understand that ...
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February 16, 2010
  Grounds for Divorce in California
Posted By Claery & Green
For couples who no longer want to be married, it is relatively easy to get a divorce in California. Some states will not grant a divorce unless the couple establishes that one or both spouses are at fault for the dissolution of the marriage. In ...
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February 15, 2010
  Experienced Military Defense Lawyers
Posted By Claery & Green
During a courts martial, it’s important for any member of the U.S. military to be represented by an experienced military law attorney. Think about it, you’re going up against the United States, the most powerful country in the world with seemingly ...
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February 12, 2010
  Property Division in California
Posted By Claery & Green
One of the most important aspects to address during a divorce is how marital property will be divided. A couple has the right to reach a property division arrangement on their own. However, if the couple cannot agree on how to divide their joint ...
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February 11, 2010
  Divorce Mediation v. Divorce Litigation
Posted By Claery & Green
Divorce can either be settled through mediation or litigation. When possible, it’s in both parties’ best interest to try to resolve their divorce through mediation . Mediation gives the parties control to negotiate the terms of their divorce and ...
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February 10, 2010
  Restraining Orders: An Overview
Posted By Claery & Green
Victims of domestic violence often consider their situation hopeless. If you or a loved one is being abused by a spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend, parent, sibling, grandchild, or relative, you should know there are ways you can prevent this abuse ...
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February 09, 2010
  Simple Wills v. Pour Over Wills
Posted By Claery & Green
A simple will outlines how a person would like their assets, money, and property to be divided and distributed to their beneficiaries upon death. These types of wills are best for people whose total estate is valued at $100,000 or less. For more ...
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February 08, 2010
  Rights Under California Domestic Partnership Laws
Posted By Claery & Green
Because gay marriage is still not recognized or legal in the state of California, the state does not award same-sex couples the same rights and benefits that are awarded to heterosexual couples. However, by registering as domestic partners , those ...
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February 05, 2010
  Protect Yourself with a Prenuptial Agreement!
Posted By Claery & Green
If you are planning to get married, there are great benefits to drafting a prenuptial agreement . Many people assume that prenuptial agreements are only for the wealthy. In reality, any person can benefit from having a prenuptial agreement on file. ...
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January 20, 2010
  Our Clients Come First
Posted By Cliff Eisenhut, Attorney at Law
Our clients are grappling with some of the most difficult and emotionally charged issues that they will have to confront in their lives. For this reason, my colleagues at Claery & Green and I are committed to affording clients a sense of ...
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January 16, 2010
  Fathers' Custody And Visitation Rights - The Need to Establish Paternity
Posted By Lance Claery
Many fathers contact our attorneys to ask what rights they have to visit their child (or children) if they were never married to the mother and there are no orders in place. The answer is that they are at the mother’s mercy, alas. This results in ...
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January 16, 2010
  Why Aggressive and Zealous Advocacy is Important to Me - Joseph Land, Esq
Posted By Joseph Land, Attorney at Law
Aggressive and zealous advocacy is important to me because it gives my clients a voice when they may otherwise not have one. By being an aggressive and zealous advocate I can make sure that my client is heard loud and clear by the court. My ...
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December 31, 2009
  Happy New Year from Claery & Green
Posted By Lance Claery
The team at Claery & Green wishes our clients a very happy and safe New Year. We hope 2010 will bring you much happiness and joy.
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December 23, 2009
  Happy Holidays
Posted By Lance Claery
Each and every member of the Claery & Green team would like to wish our clients a safe and happy holiday season. Please enjoy this time with family, friends and loved ones. Happy holidays! Claery & Green
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November 16, 2009
  Emergency Custody Orders for the Holiday Season
Posted By Jim Green
Everyone wants to spend time with their kids during the holidays, and this can cause visitation disagreements. One parent might have plane tickets for the kids and the other parent is being uncooperative. There are many scenarios that require Court ...
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November 14, 2009
  My Spouse Wants a Divorce - I've Been Served with a Petition for Dissolution, What do I do Now?
Posted By Lance Claery
If you have been served with a petition for dissolution of your marriage(divorce), you are likely wondering what you need to do. It is imperative that you respond to the petition in a timely manner and that your response is filed and served ...
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November 10, 2009
  What Zealous Advocacy Means to Me - Eli Hammond, Attorney at Law, Claery & Green, LLP
Posted By Eli V. Hammond - Attorney at Law, Claery & Green, LLP
I take pride in helping each and every client receive the most favorable outcome possible given the facts and circumstances of their particular case. I take an aggressive approach for our client's thereby improving their bargaining position both in ...
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November 09, 2009
  What Zealous Advocacy Means to Me - Henrik Karapetian, Attorney at Law, Claery & Green, LLP
Posted By Henrik Karapetian, Attorney at Law, Claery & Green, LLP
Oftentimes family law matters present unique situations. As an attorney with Claery & Green , LLP, I take great pride in guiding clients in the right direction. As a family law attorney, I pride myself in zealous advocacy through litigation and ...
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November 06, 2009
  Issues Regarding Child Custody and Visitation for the Holidays
Posted By Lance Claery
Disagreements regarding holiday child custody visitations frequently occur between separated parents. This is especially true during the period that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter Break, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Some court orders ...
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October 27, 2009
  Temporary Restraining Order -Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
Posted By Lance Claery
Experiencing domestic violence is one of the most horrific experiences a person will ever endure. Domestic violence is especially egregious because it is a torturous act committed by someone who may be loved, trusted and depended upon by the victim; ...
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October 26, 2009
  Why I Pursued a Career in Family Law - Nicole Negron, Esq.
Posted By Posted By Nicole Negron, Claery & Green, Attorney at Law
Working with clients is the most rewarding aspect of family law and one of the many reasons why I pursued a career in family law . I believe the client should be the center of the case. I enjoy working with a client from beginning to end, helping ...
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October 26, 2009
  What Zealous Advocacy Means to Me - Cliff Eisenhut, Esq.
Posted By Cliff Eisenhut, Claery & Green, Attorney at Law
A dissolution or custody dispute is often one of the most difficult times in a person's life. This makes it imperative that an individual, when faced with these situations, has a team of dependable, compassionate, and zealous advocates . I am ...
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October 26, 2009
  Preparing for a Family Court Services Mediation
Posted By Lance Claery
When child custody is an issue in your litigation you will attend a Family Court Services ("FCS") mediation (scheduled by the court) if you are litigating in California. This mediation is exclusively dedicated to your child custody issues. This is ...
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October 25, 2009
  Child Custody Move Away Requests
Posted By Lance Claery
If you are considering moving out of the state of California with your child (a “move away” request) and the other parent does not agree, or if you are trying to prevent a move away, a great deal of care must be taken to further your custody cause. ...
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October 13, 2009
  Going Through a Difficult Divorce?
Posted By Lance Claery
Going through a difficult divorce ? Disagreeing with your ex about child custody and visitation ? Dealing with domestic violence ? Ending a domestic partnership ? Fighting over child support or spousal support ? If you are going through any type of ...
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October 13, 2009
  Welcome to Our Blog
Posted By Claery & Green
The entire team at Claery & Green wanted to use our first blog entry to thank our clients for providing us with an opportunity to meet their needs. We understand that individuals who are dealing with the types of legal matters we handle ( ...
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