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Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Dec 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

When it comes to dissolving a legal marriage, spouses may have several available options. Among these include a process known as mediation. Divorce mediation, in the simplest terms, involves out-of-court proceedings during which two spouses work with a mediator to amicably agree upon the terms of...

Proving Liability in Modesto Personal Injury Claims

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Dec 10, 2013 | 0 Comments

Victims and families who have suffered injuries as the result of another's negligence or wrongful act may have a right to recover financial compensation. In order to recover damages, victims must file a lawsuit – or personal injury claim – against the at fault party. Personal injury claims aim to...

What Happens When a DUI Involves an Accident?

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Dec 04, 2013 | 0 Comments

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal offense in California. Now, more than ever before, law enforcement officers throughout the country are intent on cracking down on impaired motorists and reducing high rates of preventable accidents, injuries, and fataliti...

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Modesto?

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Nov 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

Wrongful death is the legal term used to describe a situation in which a victim is killed as the result of another's negligence, misconduct, or wrongful act. In the state of California, the procedures for filing a wrongful death claim – a type of civil lawsuit – are similar to those in filing a p...

How Can I Rebuild My Credit After Bankruptcy?

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Nov 04, 2013 | 0 Comments

For many people, the term "bankruptcy" can be intimidating. If you're thinking about Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you probably have a lot of questions about our financial credit and how filing for bankruptcy will affect your future. Fortunately, bankruptcy is designed to give debtors a fre...

How to Get an Emergency Custody Order in California

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Oct 29, 2013 | 0 Comments

Sometimes, child custody is a matter of safety. But custody agreements don't usually happen overnight and could the child's wellbeing in a state of flux during court proceedings. In California, you can request an emergency child custody or visitation order to protect your child from harm. "When ...

Modesto Personal Injury Blog

Posted by Scott Mitchell | May 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

In our nearly 10 years of legal experience, we have seen time and again just how important it is for us to help our clients understand their cases. In all likelihood, you have never before found yourself in the position of having been injured and needing to pursue financial compensation. That is ...

Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Apr 05, 2013 | 0 Comments

Going through a divorce can be a challenging time for you and your spouse; however, if there are children in the mix, your divorce just may be even more difficult on them. While getting through the hardships of a divorce do come in time, as parents it is in your hands to help them work through it...

Powerful Tips for Child Custody Cases in California

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Mar 05, 2013 | 0 Comments

As a practicing child custody attorney in Modesto California, I have handled literally hundreds of child custody cases, and I have seen what works and what doesn't work in child custody cases. I have created this list as a quick overview of thoughts and tips for people who are facing child custod...

10 Great Divorce Tips

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Feb 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

While practicing as a Modesto Divorce Lawyer I have seen hundreds of cases and so it is simple for me to list out some thoughts and ideas for handling a divorce in a better way. The information here is intended to be straightforward and simple, so that people who are facing a difficult divorce s...

Paternity Action

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Feb 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

What is a Paternity Action? When two people have a child together when they aren't married, one of the parents must file a paternity action with the court in order to establish who the legal father is. A paternity action is similar to a family law divorce case, to the extent that child custody a...

Restraining Order

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Feb 20, 2013 | 0 Comments

In some cases a restraining order may be appropriate when one party makes specific threats to harm another person or when a person actually had inflicted harm on another. Continuous and extreme harassment may also justify a restraining order. Some examples of actions and statements that may just...

Know Your Child Custody Case!

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Feb 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

If you want to request child custody orders from the court it is important to understand what the court looks at in order to determine what arrangement will work best for your children. The court takes the position that the orders are for your children and what is in their best interest. The Fam...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Feb 07, 2013 | 0 Comments

In a chapter 7 personal bankruptcy an individual and their spouse can eliminate completely unsecured debt which includes credit card debt, personal loans, and deficiency judgments on repossessed vehicles etc. The benefit in filing the Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that the debt is eliminated forever an...

What to Expect in a Divorce

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Feb 07, 2013 | 0 Comments

In the typical divorce case one party will file the divorce (petitioner) and the other party will respond (respondent). The party filing for the divorce must have the other party personally served (in most cases), and the other party has 30 days from the time they are served to file a response. I...

Welcome to the Blog for Scott Mitchell Law Offices

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Dec 01, 2012 | 0 Comments

At Scott Mitchell Law Offices, we understand that when you are facing bankruptcy legal issue, you may be feeling confused, frustrated, and embarrassed. Therefore, it is our aim to help you resolve your issue in a timely and efficient manner. Our team of dedicated legal professionals will guide yo...

Aunt, grandparents of 2 kids facing off over custody

Posted by Scott Mitchell | Nov 01, 2012 | 0 Comments

A child custody dispute between the California sister of an accused murderer and the parents of the victim was set for a hearing in a California courtroom. The sister of the man accused of killing his live-in partner and the mother of his two children has petitioned for custody of the couple's bo...

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