Blog Posts in 2009
Posted on Dec 31, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
In order to obtain a marriage license in the state of California, you must meet the following requirements: Marriage licenses will only be granted to an unmarried man and an unmarried woman. Show ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Parental Alienation is a type of behavior in which a parent interferes with a child’s relationship to his or her other parent. Parental alienation is usually intentional, and typically arises in ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
According to an article published in The Telegraph , a London newspaper, a rising number of divorces are being blamed on Facebook, the popular social networking site. In the article, divorce attorneys ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Actor Charlie Sheen was arrested on domestic violence charges on Friday. Sheen was vacationing with his wife Brooke Mueller in Aspen, Colorado when the incident took place. Mueller allegedly called ...
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Posted on Dec 25, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Domestic violence is typically talked about as an injustice committed against women and children. While there are thousands of innocent woman and children who fall victim to domestic violence every ...
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Posted on Dec 24, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
After a divorce , an individual who was ordered to pay spousal support can seek to modify the spousal support arrangement under certain circumstances. Generally, the individual will need to prove ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Domestic partnership is available to same-sex couples and heterosexual couples in which one person in the relationship is 62 years or older. The state established domestic partnerships so those ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you are thinking of filing for divorce in Riverside , San Bernardino , or anywhere in the Inland Empire , it is important to understand the divorce requirements in California. No Fault State Unlike ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you are planning to get married, you should strongly consider drafting a prenuptial agreement . A prenuptial agreement is a type of marriage contract that lists each person’s property, as well as ...
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Posted on Dec 18, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
When a child is born into a marriage it is presumed the husband is the father, and it is not necessary to sign a Declaration of Paternity. However, registered domestic partners and unmarried couples ...
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Posted on Dec 17, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Lately it seems like domestic violence has become a popular topic in the media. The incident that took place in February between singers Chris Brown and Rihanna made national headlines, and continues ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Many unhappily married couples have contacted the Law Office of Michael R. Young to inquire about getting an annulment . After a couple is granted an annulment, the court will consider the marriage ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
During a divorce , it is important to determine which of your assets and debts are considered separate property and which are considered marital property. Because California is an equal distribution ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Is text messaging the new lipstick on the collar? In the past, a cheating husband’s infidelity could be found by a lipstick stain on his collar. Other times, wives discovered undergarments wedged ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Before a divorce is finalized, an agreement must be reached in regards to child support . Once a child support order has been finalized and enforced by the court, the parties involved must live up to ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you or someone love is a victim of domestic violence or abuse, an experienced Riverside domestic violence attorney at the Law Office of Michael R. Young can help you obtain a restraining order. A ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you and your spouse no longer wish to be married, there are three ways you can terminate the marriage. Divorce : Divorce is the dissolution of marriage. During a divorce, a couple will need to ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you are getting married or are involved in a committed, long-term relationship, you may want to consider drafting one of the following types of marital contracts: Prenuptial Agreement : a ...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Needless to say, going through a divorce is never easy. A lot of emotions are involved, and both parties in a divorce may have conflicting options in regards to child custody , child support , ...
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Posted on Dec 4, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
There are many advantages to working with an experienced attorney for any divorce or family law case. As a Riverside divorce lawyer with many years of experience, I will be the first one to tell you ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
The San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services has been honored with the Outstanding Program Award at the 2009 Child Support Training Conference and Expo in Garden Grove. The award, ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
A new report indicates that divorce among U.S. military personnel is on the rise. The report combines statistics from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Air Force. In the last budget year, which ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
For years judges, social workers, child protective agencies, and family psychologists have been interested in “the best interest of the child.” It is the standard they use for determining child ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2009 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Family violence experts say that holiday stress can lead to incidents of domestic violence and abuse, especially when a there is a history of domestic violence in the family. “There are definitely ...
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