As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the frequency of drivers being diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease is increasing at an alarming rate. The most recent studies available indicate there are approximately 500,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the US. In California alone, there are an estimated 50,000 people who develop this disease each year. When a person is diagnosed with Dementia, there is a flood of concern about how their lives...Continue Reading...
Many people may wonder what they will have to pay when processing a QDRO in California. Well for those people we have compiled a quick reference guide to outline mandatory and optional costs in the California QDRO process. The good news is that most of the cost are optional, but depending on your comfort level with the legal system it may be a better idea to save time and headache and find legal professionals to help with some or all aspects of a QDRO.Essentially a QDRO is a formal order through a person’s family law case that will direct...Continue Reading...
Imagine that you are in a retail store walking down the aisle when you slip and fall, and get seriously injured. Or suppose that you are strolling in the park, and suddenly stumble upon a hole in the ground breaking your ankle.So, can you file a lawsuit against the store owner or the park authorities?The answer to the above two cases is yes. You will be able to recover some of the costs incurred in treating the injury by filing a lawsuit based on the premises liability doctrine. Here, we will take a close look at the premises liability law in California.What...Continue Reading...
A visit to the DMV brings long lines, an aggravating intercom announcing numbers that seem to drag on, and a day wasted on tasks that should take no more than a few minutes. However, now there is a way to avoid some of these troublesome trips as the DMV has opened up Self -Service Terminals at numerous retail locations throughout the state.On May 2, 2017, the DMV posted an announcement that by opening Self-Service Terminals, customers would no longer be forced to visit a DMV field office to complete tasks such as obtaining a new vehicle registration...Continue Reading...
Alternatives to Guardianship in CaliforniaSometimes, parents or guardians may need a relative or other adult to care for their children temporarily. Parents may not always have time to go to court to appoint a temporary legal guardian, but there is an alternative to guardianship in California.The AlternativeParents can enter a temporary custody arrangement by working with a Rancho Cucamonga child custody lawyer and signing a Power of Attorney for a Minor Child. This form, signed before a notary, allows you (the adult caregiver) to take physical...Continue Reading...
The Press Enterprise posted an article on September 26, 2017 discussing a 34 year old Fullerton man arrested on suspicion of felony evading and DUI charges after a car chase. Police identified the suspect as Nathan Darrington. The arrest occurred on Sunday, September 21, 2017 after an officer was stopped at the intersection of Milliken Avenue and Fourth Street in Rancho Cucamonga. Darrington was in an adjacent business parking lot and was observed yelling expletives and then drove away. The officer pursued him; Darrington failed...Continue Reading...
On Monday, September 25th, just before 11am, a multi car accident occurred on the 210 freeway before Day Creek Blvd. Due to the severity of the pileup; all lanes were shut down for more than 2 hours. As the California Highway Patrol was attempting to re-route traffic, it was reported that motorist were attempting to take the ease of traffic into their own hands by driving on shoulders and the wrong way on roads to remove themselves from the congestion.An updated article by Gail Wesson reports that The Rancho Cucamonga CHP Station is handling the...Continue Reading...
So, you’re old enough to get your driver’s license in California now. Well, that’s great. There is nothing like having the privilege and freedom to drive a car. However, a car isn’t a toy and in the wrong hands, it can turn into a death machine.That’s exactly why we have rules. One of those rules is to clear a driving test before you actually get hands on your license. If you’re clueless about how the whole process works, we have a few tips to help you out.Get educated - Drivers education is very much required...Continue Reading...
