Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) Understanding the Six-Month Waiting Period and What Really Affects Your Timeline One of the first questions I hear from people considering divorce is simple but loaded: How long is this going to take? The short answer is that California law imposes a mandatory…
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Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) The Big Picture of Child Custody in California Child custody in California is not about winning weekends or scoring points against the other parent. At its core, custody law is about one thing: protecting the child’s health, safety, and overall well-being. Every rule,…
Continue reading ›Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) Going through a custody dispute is stressful on its own. When court-ordered mediation enters the picture, many parents assume the worst. In practice, custody mediation is not designed to punish or trap parents. It is designed to reduce conflict, center the child, and…
Continue reading ›Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) What the California Department of Insurance Actually Does The California Department of Insurance, commonly referred to as the CDI, is the primary state agency responsible for regulating the insurance industry in California. Its role is far broader than most people realize. The CDI…
Continue reading ›Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) Estate planning is not just about documents. It is about control, clarity, and protecting the people and assets you have spent a lifetime building. In my experience working with trust and estates law as an LL.M. and certified paralegal, the biggest problems I…
Continue reading ›Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) What Municipal Law Really Covers in California Municipal law in California is one of the most complex and underestimated areas of legal practice. In simple terms, it governs how cities, counties, and local public agencies operate, regulate land use, conduct public business, and…
Continue reading ›Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) Introduction to Divorce in California One of the biggest sources of stress I see in California divorces is not the law itself, but the paperwork. California family law is form-driven. If the forms are incomplete, incorrect, or missing, your case can stall for…
Continue reading ›Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) Introduction to the Profession Animal law is one of the most challenging and emotionally charged areas of legal practice. It sits at the intersection of criminal law, civil liability, regulatory enforcement, and public policy, all while involving beings who cannot speak for themselves.…
Continue reading ›Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) If you have been injured, I understand why the timeline is not a casual question. Time is money in a very literal way when medical bills, lost income, and day-to-day life disruption start stacking up. In my work and research as an LL.M.…
Continue reading ›Authored by Izzat H. Riaz – Californian Paralegal, U.K. Certified Lawyer (LL.M.) Introduction A credit tenant lease, commonly called a CTL, is a specialized structure in commercial real estate that combines long-term leasing with institutional-grade financing. In practice, it is not just a lease. It is a financing tool built around the credit strength of…
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