by André Ausseresses | May 20, 2022 | Guardianships
When many people think of situations that require hiring a lawyer, they think of a car accident where someone else crashed into them, a bitter and highly contested divorce, or getting fired from a job because of a disability or protected condition. Not many people...
by André Ausseresses | Apr 14, 2022 | Domestic Violence
If you’re a victim of domestic violence or abuse, you may feel helpless, scared, and intimidated. Reaching out for help is a difficult first step, but it can make all the difference in the world in your future and your children’s future. However, many people who seek...
by André Ausseresses | Mar 15, 2022 | Guardianships
If you know of a child in need of a better home life and you feel like you can make a difference in their upbringing, you may wish to bring them into your home. In doing so, you have three options: adopting the child, becoming a foster parent to the child, or becoming...
by André Ausseresses | Feb 22, 2022 | Domestic Violence
In recent years, social media has gone from a fun time-waster to being thoroughly embedded in society. In 2021, 82% of Americans were reported as having at least one social media account. Many people check and post on social media accounts multiple times per day, and...
by André Ausseresses | Jan 7, 2022 | Guardianships
If you’ve made the decision to become a guardian of a child, you have many things to prepare for. The biggest change is being responsible for the safety, education, medical treatment, and overall well-being of another person. This requires a great deal of time,...
by André Ausseresses | Dec 8, 2021 | Domestic Violence
One of the most important and effective tools for protecting victims of domestic violence is a restraining order. Also known as a protective order in California, this court order makes it illegal for a person to have contact with another person in order to prevent...
by André Ausseresses | Nov 11, 2021 | Guardianships
Guardianships are extremely important for the wellbeing and development of children throughout California. They allow kids who otherwise may be in uncertain living situations instead be placed in stable and comfortable homes. But just as every child in need of a...
by André Ausseresses | Oct 18, 2021 | Domestic Violence
Domestic abuse can take many forms, as can the types of relationships where it can occur. It most commonly happens among married couples, dating couples, previously married or dating couples, and people who are living together. And while it can often take the form of...
by André Ausseresses | Sep 15, 2021 | Guardianships
When many people think of becoming the guardian of a child, they think of it lasting for years, or even until the child turns 18 and becomes a legal adult. In addition, they may view guardianships as situations where children need to be removed from dangerous...
by André Ausseresses | Sep 10, 2021 | Guardianships
Acting as the guardian of a child is a noble and extremely important role. When a child’s parents aren’t part of their life, whether it’s due to death, illness (both physical and mental), or distance, a guardian can step up and ensure that the child’s life maintains...
