by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 2, 2026 | Personal Injury
The short answer After a car accident in California: get yourself to safety and call 911, report the crash and exchange information, photograph the scene and gather witness details, seek medical attention promptly even if you feel fine, and be careful about what you... by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 2, 2026 | Personal Injury
The short answer Most California personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee, which means you pay no attorney’s fee upfront. The lawyer is paid a percentage of your recovery only if they win or settle your case — and if there’s no recovery, you... by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 2, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer A California divorce cannot be finalized any sooner than six months after the responding spouse is served with the petition — that waiting period is set by law and applies even to the simplest cases. Contested divorces involving support, custody, or... by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 2, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer California courts decide custody by one overriding standard: the best interest of the child. A judge weighs the child’s health, safety, and welfare, each parent’s ability to provide care, and any history of abuse — not the parent’s...
by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 1, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer California calculates spousal support in two stages. Temporary support — paid while the divorce is pending — follows a county guideline formula based on each spouse’s income. Long-term support, ordered at judgment, is not formula-based: a judge...
