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Monthly Archives: October 2009

What if I am stopped by the police for not having license plates or a temporary permit?

October 29, 2009

by LA Attorney

Under the California Vehicle Code, any vehicle driven on the roadway must display valid license plates or a valid temporary permit. However, the police cannot stop a car only for the reason that the car has a temporary permit but … Continue reading

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Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie McCourt, back in court again regarding their divorce case

October 28, 2009

by LA Attorney

The Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his estranged wife, Jamie McCourt, were back in court today on the issue of whether Jamie McCourt would be reinstated as the team’s chief executive officer. This filing came after she had … Continue reading

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If I’m a minor on probation can I be searched for any reason?

October 27, 2009

by LA Attorney

Minor on Probation Cannot be Searched Unless Police Have a Reason In order to conduct a search of the minor on probation who has not given the police a reason to search him, the officer must already know of the … Continue reading

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In a divorce, can a retirement pension be divided between the spouses?

October 26, 2009

by LA Attorney

Yes, one spouse’s retirement pension is subject to division between the two spouses when they divorce, even if the spouse with the pension has not yet retired when the divorce takes place, according to the case of In Re Marriage … Continue reading

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In my divorce case can I get spousal support based on my spouse’s income and future bonuses?

October 25, 2009

by LA Attorney

A judge has the discretion to order additional spousal and child support based on a spouse’s income or future bonuses. In a divorce, the amount of support depends on the incomes of each spouse. This is determined when both spouses … Continue reading

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