Consider family law mediation. Here are some questions: Can couples get divorced differently? Yes, of course! How do you want your divorce to be? Would you rather a third party make decisions for you? Does divorce have to be an all out battle? Divorce does not have to be a war. With mediation, maybe there […]
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Family Law Contempt requires certain elements to be proven. These are important to keep in mind both when the request is being prepared and at the time of trial. Certainly if you are opposing the requested contempt this is important to know too. The prima facie elements of contempt are: 1) a lawful order; 2)
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Family Law Contempt is a way to enforce a court order or judgment. It is not the only way, and James Moore has experience in judgment enforcement by writs of execution and bank levies too. Contempt is the intersection of family law, civil law, and criminal law. It is really the only way that someone
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Motorcycle accidents can be devastating with major injuries. Obviously, unlike a car, there is no frame around the driver and passenger, no airbag, and no crumple zone. Broken bones, brain injuries, and spinal injuries can be severe. When you get hurt, you need to focus on getting better. Taking photographs of the scene, the damage
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Limited scope representation in family law can be a good option for people that want representation but are also trying to keep their overall attorney’s fee bill down. Limited scope representation means the attorney is only representing someone for a particular hearing, trial / evidentiary hearing, and/or issue. Contrast that compared to having the attorney
Family law mediation is an option to be considered for many divorcing couples. Certainly couples could try to handle it themselves or litigate the case in court. Mediation, however, provides a chance to speak about the issues and to try to settle each piece of the case to get an overall resolution. James Moore is
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Semi truck accidents can be catastrophic. An unloaded semi truck can weigh approximately 35,000 pounds, while a loaded one can be 80,000 pounds. When a semi truck collides with a car the injuries can be huge. Even a low speed accident with a heavy, large truck can cause major injuries. James Moore used to defend
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Motorcycle accidents can be devastating with major injuries. Obviously, unlike a car, there is no frame around the driver and passenger, no airbag, and no crumple zone. Broken bones, brain injuries, and spinal injuries can be severe. When you get hurt, you need to focus on getting better. Taking photographs of the scene, the damage
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Tahoe-Truckee car accident attorney James Moore handles cases on the California side of Lake Tahoe. Which court to file in, known as venue, is an important decision to make. Whether you enjoyed Lake Tahoe, Truckee, or just passed through on I-80, accidents happen. Then, the venue to pursue a lawsuit matters. In California, a car
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Civility in litigation is important. Just because it is an adversarial system does not mean people need to be jerks, not grant requested extensions for discovery, or engage in scorched earth tactics. I have found that often the most civil attorneys are the ones to be wary of because they know the law and will
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