In California, however, there may be one other advantage. If time is of the essence and you haven’t lived in California for 6 months, you can accelerate the divorce process by filing for a legal separation first. Legal Separation by Consent or Default Only: Legal separation by consent or default is not an option in […]
Morton J. Grabel
For more information or to discuss your case please call the Law Offices of Morton J. Grabel, here in Temecula at (951) 695-7700. Mort is a graduate from an ABA & AALS Law School and has been an active member of the Bar of California for more than 20 years. He is presently the President of the Mt. San Jacinto/Hemet Bar Association.
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Sometimes after an auto accident and while representing a personal injury client; we find the auto insurance coverage they had does not nearly cover the auto loan pay back or the lease pay back. There is a “gap” between what is owed and what an insurance will pay if the auto is totaled. That is […]
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If involved in an auto collision, there are specific actions to take to protect yourself and your interests. The following information while not complete are the top ten suggestions: STOP. Never drive away from the scene of a collision, even a minor one and even if you believe it was not your fault. Never drive […]
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I] Vocational Expert Services, II] Vocational Evaluations, III] their role in Family Law and IV] Imputation of Income. Family law is always premised on what is in the best interest of the child, without exception. The law requires both parents to share their individual income with their dependent children, during divorce proceedings and even upon […]
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Occasionally, individuals come to my office sometime after [as in weeks or months] a car accident has occurred to discuss their case. During the conversation they inform me they have already provided a recorded statement to the other party’s insurance company. When I ask the individual why a recorded statement was provided? The reply goes […]
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Honestly, I do not recall what the lawyer said……. Alternative Dispute Resolution [ADR] There are alternatives for settling legal disputes other than litigation including arbitration, mediation and neutral evaluations. ADR alternatives are usually cheaper and more quickly resolved than litigation. Parties to lawsuits become increasingly concerned in resolving their legal disputes as the disputes […]
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How Does a Lawsuit Work? Civil lawsuits generally arise from disputes between people, businesses or other entities including the government. Civil lawsuits normally proceed through distinctive steps: First, there are pleadings, Second, there is discovery, Third, is the trial, And fourth possibly an appeal. However both parties can end the lawsuit by voluntarily settling at […]
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QUESTION: WHAT IS IT? QUESTION: CAN IT HELP ME IF I AM LOSING MY HOME? An abbreviated primer by Attorney Morton J. Grabel THERE ARE MORE SOLUTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS TODAY THAN THERE HAVE EVER BEEN If you or someone you know is a home-owner, are behind on mortgage payments and are on the […]
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There are circumstances where a nursing home should be sued for a resident or patient injury. Although no one really wants to sue a nursing home, convalescent home, rest home, assisted care facility or elder care facility because it is in fact a place of good intentions and the provider of care primarily to the […]
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For many people, declaring bankruptcy is not only a financial decision; but a personal one. Therefore, no one can really advise you if it’s right for you. During the early part of the last century many people lived and worked in the same small communities. These small communities were considerably more dependent for their financial […]
