[COLUMN] Debt problems? Know your options before things get worse
When people are going through financial difficulty and are unable to pay their bills, their first reaction is often to ignore their debts and avoid contact with creditors. They think…
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[COLUMN] Is there a right timing to file chapter 7?
What is timing? In life, as we all know, there’s such a thing called timing. Like the timing is right. Or, the timing is wrong. If the timing is right,…
What to do if your online order never arrives
We’ve all been there. During the holidays you order something online and anxiously await its arrival. But then your package doesn’t come when the seller said it would. And worse,…
Want a clue on health care costs in advance? New tools take a crack at it
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Need medical treatment this year and want to nail down your out-of-pocket costs before you walk into the doctor’s office? There’s a new tool…
[COLUMN] Should you sign a ‘release’ when leaving your job?
Q: I was fired from work last week and another co-worker also quit at around the same time. Our employer told us both to sign an “exit form” and a…
[COLUMN] Business failure causes debtor with good income to seek Chapter 13 relief
THE client is a single mom and a professional with good six figures income. In 2018, a friend approached her with a business for sale. The client had never been…
[COLUMN] Putative spouse status as a defense to a petition for nullity of marriage
ALL property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in California is community property. Family Code 760. However, there are situations in…
Fraud reports and losses: Not just a grandparent’s story
YOU might have heard that scams mostly affect older adults, but reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tell a different story. Last year, adults under 60 — our Gen…
JDV: Up close and personal
Special feature by Aldwin Requejo who served as special assistant of Jose de Venecia for over 27 years. He is currently the Chief of Staff of JDV’s son, Pangasinan Representative…
[COLUMN] Leave debt problems behind as you begin the new year 2023
Are you struggling with debt problems and don’t know what to do? Are you doing your best to pay but simply can’t? Have you thought of filing bankruptcy but are…
[COLUMN] Can I file a divorce in California if my spouse resides outside of state?
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. California Courts have the power to grant a divorce,…
State of California recognition will give City of San Diego an advantage in competing for housing funding
SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria’s commitment to housing action that provides more homes for people in all communities has earned the City of San Diego a “prohousing designation” from…
Want to buy now but pay later? Read this first
PLANNING to buy things like new clothes or electronics for the holidays, but want to pay later? Some businesses offer “buy now, pay later” plans, which let you get your…
Reginald F. Lewis Foundation gives $5M grant to Barack Obama Foundation
The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation (RFLF), one of the oldest African American and Asian private foundations in the world, is pleased to announce a milestone $5 million grant to the…
[COLUMN] Employers must provide timely, uninterrupted and duty-free meal and rest breaks
Q: MY co-workers and I are having problems not getting our meal breaks at work. We work 12-hour shifts, and the handbook says we’re supposed to get 2 meal breaks. …
[COLUMN] Unusual Christmas for all this week
SUNDAY is Christmas Day. The whole Christian world celebrates the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, 2020 years ago. Christians also celebrate the fact that God the Father,…
Sri Sai Krish Institute: Creating nurses that care
Success is something that can be earned by anyone and everyone in our diverse world. This is achieved not just by hard work, but by having heart and passion towards…
[COLUMN] When debt problems threaten your financial security
Most people who are struggling with debt problems for the first time are often confused and don’t know what to do. They’ve never been in this situation before. They have…
[COLUMN] Can I enforce a form I-864 affidavit of support in divorce proceedings?
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 requires that U.S. Citizens sponsoring an alien for legal permanent residency execute an immigration form I-864 Affidavit of Support. This…
LA Mayor Bass signs directive to address affordable housing
IN one of her first moves leading Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass today issued an executive directive to accelerate and lower the cost of building affordable housing and temporary housing….
[COLUMN] Partially disabled employees are protected against employers’ physical requirements unrelated to actual job duties
Years ago, my firm represented an employee who was fired after he got a permanent partial disability due to a workplace injury. The employer reasoned that he was a potential…
[COLUMN] Senior seeks Chapter 7 relief from $60K credit cards
YOU never know what life brings. That’s why you need divine protection from the adversities that life brings us. I told you time and again to pray the rosary and…
Island Pacific Supermarket earns great place to work certification
Island Pacific Supermarket is proud to be the first Asian Supermarket chain in the USA to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on…
[COLUMN] Freedom from debt: When bankruptcy is the best option
Many people find themselves in the position of facing overwhelming debt, with constant calls from creditors and no obvious way out. For some, job loss sent them into a downward…
Fil-Am professor and eDiscovery professional discuss importance of technology in the legal field
ON Wednesday, November 30th, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Filipino Alumnus and Associate Professor Bobby Rimas of the American Legal Systems course at California State University, Los Angeles’ Downtown…
[COLUMN] Employers’ duty to protect employees against harassment from non-employees
Q: I feel I am being harassed at work and my manager is not doing enough to stop it. My manager is calling asking me to come back, but I’m…
[COLUMN] How courts determine child custody in California
One of the most emotional aspects of a marital dissolution case is dealing with child custody issues. Sadly enough, this is an area where most parents play games with each…
[COLUMN] Which debts are discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
THE Constitution of the United States of America allows bankruptcy to its citizens and residents to allow them to become productive again if they are saddled with accumulated debt. The…
City of San Diego adopts guidelines for Mira Mesa’s future development
Mira Mesa Community Plan update adds capacity for homes, jobs, parkland and improved access to transit SAN DIEGO – Continuing San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s vision to build thriving and…
[COLUMN] To people with debt problems – but are afraid of bankruptcy
DO you want to get out of debt but are afraid that filing bankruptcy may only make things worse for you? Facing difficult financial times can be a frightening thing…