Julieann R. Sayegh Law Blog

Since we are operating in a technologically advanced society people are continuously posting on Facebook their whereabouts, what they have purchased, who they are angry with, who they are dating, and best of all, photos of themselves and others. 

We have several situations where parties are divorcing or going through a custody battle and they bring their attorney evidence from Facebook.  The opposing party may claim “I do not have any money,” “I cannot... Read More

Why did Vanessa wait 10 years to divorce Kobe Bryant?

Vanessa Bryant has filed for divorce from Kobe Bryant recently.  As we may all recall there was a large scandal involving Kobe and a mysterious woman.   Despite this encounter with another woman Vanessa stuck by his side.  She has stayed married to Kobe for over 10 years now.   So we must ask, why did Vanessa wait so long to divorce Kobe?

The couple was married on April 18, 2001 and she... Read More

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can occur when the head suddenly and forcefully hits an object or when an object pierces the skull and enters the brain tissue.   This may occur when a person is involved in an auto accident, experiences a fall or from an act of violence. Symptoms of TBI include but are not limited to the following:... Read More

What property do I get to keep if I file for Bankruptcy?

Often people believe filing for bankruptcy would result in a loss of all your assets and valuables. The Bankruptcy laws are not designed to strip you of all you have. In actuality, there are “exemptions” that are provided  which allow a person to keep most necessary and essential assets.

Real Property

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New legislation has been enacted through the recommendation of Elkins Family Law Task Force that will allow a Judge to make an attorney fee order in the early stages of the case. 

 “Early needs-based fee awards: Courts should give careful attention to making early needs-based attorney fee awards rather than deferring the issue to trial. This would minimize the imbalance in ability to hire counsel between litigants in a family law case. When a request for... Read More

What should I do after I have been in an accident?  That is a question that many people face immediately after experiencing such a traumatic event.  The following is a list of things you should know:

1.      If you are injured immediately seek medical treatment, you can go to a local urgent care or the hospital.  

2.      If you have been injured... Read More

New legislation has been enacted through the recommendation of Elkins Family Law Task Force. This legislation will not only affect our courts, it will also impact your family law case through “live testimony” at Order to Show Cause and Notice of Motion hearings.  Live Testimony At Hearings: “At the hearing on any order to show cause or notice of motion (or request for order) brought pursuant to the Family Code, absent a stipulation... Read More

One of the greatest benefits of bankruptcy is an automatic stay on all of your debt.  Once a bankruptcy petition is filed, an automatic stay prevents any and all creditors from doing anything to enforce a claim against a debtor and it temporarily suspends foreclosure action against your home.   An important aspect to consider is whether the equity in your home is greater than the homestead exemption. 
California has an Automatic... Read More