by Vonder Haar Law Offices | Jun 12, 2019 | Family Law
There’s no arguing that hiring a lawyer is often an expensive proposition. Too often, the cost of hiring a lawyer prohibits many people from being able to help themselves and their families within the legal system. In some cases, however, it’s possible to get free...
by Vonder Haar Law Offices | May 22, 2019 | Family Law
Under both state and federal law, parents are legally responsible for their children. In California, the age of majority – the age at which a child becomes a legal adult – is eighteen. But under certain circumstances, a minor may petition the court to be considered a...
by Vonder Haar Law Offices | Apr 3, 2019 | Family Law
Getting an unexpected visit from Child Protective Services (CPS) can be one of the scariest and most distressing events of a parent’s life. CPS investigates claims of child abuse and neglect, and just about anyone can call and file a report based on things they’ve...
by Vonder Haar Law Offices | Mar 20, 2019 | Family Law
If you asked a dozen parents what their greatest concerns about raising children were, it’s doubtful any of their first answers would be “legal liability”. It’s a topic that many parents are vaguely aware of as their children grow up, but sometime get a crash course...
by Vonder Haar Law Offices | Mar 6, 2019 | Family Law
Until same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015 by the federal government, the only option for many same-sex couples who wished to enjoy similar benefits to legal marriage was domestic partnership. And while many same-sex couples opt for marriage over domestic...
by Vonder Haar Law Offices | Feb 27, 2019 | Family Law
Nine times out of ten, when an attorney and their client part ways prematurely, it’s a choice made by the client rather than the attorney. Clients fire their attorneys for all sorts of reasons, some professional, others more personal. While it’s more uncommon for a...
