Nov
29
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Mark Juhas
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On Monday, I had the opportunity to sit in the courtroom of Judge Mark A. Juhas, L.A. Superior Court, Dept. 43. Are we just lucky to have judges at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse who all seem so compassionate as this group? I have yet to find a judge who is not a little “likable.” Oh […]
Nov
29
It’s the same old story…the love of your life (AKA “the sperm donor”) has a good job in November, right? And then you serve him with the divorce papers. Why is it that now, in December, he is broke and damn near homeless? Girlfriend, it is all a part of the […]
Nov
26
John’s Rate-a-Lawyer: Scott, Trope, Mannis, Rale, Knowles
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Tara L. Scott, Esq. is an associate of Trope and Trope, here in Los Angeles. Tara is small in stature, with an air about her that is threatening…threatening in a way that gives others the feel that she is going to be prepared and have her ducks lined up…and I have see this […]
Nov
21
‘Tis the serving season
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Shocking as it may seem, this is a very busy time for “the smart ones” to get rid of “the annoyances!” Yes, this is the time of year that women are putting the trash out of their lives, Happy Holidays! I also know that anniversaries and birthdays are very popular times […]
Nov
20
Frenemies
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It’s a funny thing that we are so quick to call someone a friend, when in fact they are nothing more than someone we know. I have seen divorces go right in the shitter when you forget that! Do you realize how many of your “friends” are going to be sad to your face, but […]
Nov
18
Michelle Phillips, actress and singer: “John warned me. He said, ‘Don’t go through with this unless you want to know the truth.’ And I did — within 12 hours.”
Nov
18
John’s Rate-a-Lawyer: Litz, Opri, Kaufler, Lowy, Goldstein
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Ron Litz Every year I am lucky to meet new and wonderful attorneys. This year I got the chance to work with Ron Litz. Ron is a family law attorney with great style and an even smoother manner. He has it all: he has a commanding […]
Nov
15
SOON-TO-BE-SINGLE MOMS BEWARE: if you are married or involved with a “wealthy” male, you are at risk of being declared unfit for an assortment of reasons! Oh, but true! This is how it works, you are for 5, 10, 15 years a mother and you do the good mother routine. […]
Nov
13
Bail Bonds and Family Jewels
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Every strong, loving and trusted relationship should have an equally powerful and strong P.I….also important is a BAIL AGENT! Believe it or not, I have very simple taste, “just the best!” My friend Chickie Leventhal is the owner of Chickie’s Bail Bonds, and talk about a class act! Her agency, […]
Nov
12
The sweet smell of revenge
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After 17 years of marriage, a man dumped his wife for his young secretary…hmmm, is any of this sounding familiar?
His new girlfriend demanded that she wanted to live in the couple’s multimillion dollar home, and since the man’s lawyers were a little better, he prevailed. Again, having the right lawyer — and of […]
Nov
8
A lawyer with spunk!
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Today (11.5.07) I happened to walk into Commissioner James D. Endman’s courtroom and watched as Frances L. Diaz, Esquire was being very persistent that the other side (male of course) had hidden several assets and the court was not all that concerned! She was as aggressive as she could be just short of […]
Nov
8
Donna Fields Goldstein, Judge
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One thing you realize entering Judge Goldstein’s court is this is court! She was very involved in the cases before her, figuring and adding and busy being sure she had it right. Sheesh! She is the judge, and it is too bad some are not as on top of their game as […]
Nov
8
Commissioner Gordon and Dept. 88
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Today I visited one of my favorite Commissioner/”Judges” and that is Scott Gordon in Dept. 88, his court room was packed, standing room only! How is it always like this? His bailiff is firm and so very polite, people were standing outside and being called in, it was like IKEA for family law […]
Nov
7
Jose Eber, hairdresser to the stars: “When I first met John he came across as unapproachable. But after getting to know him, I found he’s as soft as a down pillow. He is totally dedicated to his work, and in a class all by himself. He has always been there for me, and I’m […]
Nov
7
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Shaller, Gordon, Pellman, Lewis, Taylor
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Judge Fredrick Shaller, Dept. 67, appears to me to give everyone a chance to speak, and listens and reads. Reading is something often handled in chambers and he appears to be reviewing from the bench, and interacts with those in front of him. His court is in order, and he has a great […]