Backes Family Law

Write-up by Marie A Backes In divorce actions, legal malpractice may possibly occur. If a client suspects that his or her attorney is liable for malpractice, he or she could file a civil malpractice action against the attorney or may possibly possibly file a complaint with the State Bar Association. Attorney’s Duty to the Client The San Diego attorney has a duty to the client to represent him or her in a zealous manner. The attorney is the client’s advocate and...Read Full Story

A divorce can be, hands down, one of the most stressful, ugly, and difficult things anyone will ever go through. Many of us have seen firsthand that the final dissolution of a marriage involves so many different things that focusing on any one of them can be nearly impossible. Finances, properties, children, and much more build up atop the emotional pains and can overwhelm even the strongest among us. Trying to go through this process alone isn't recommended in the least. One of the smartest...Read Full Story

A divorce can be, hands down, one of the most stressful, ugly, and difficult things anyone will ever go through. Many of us have seen firsthand that the final dissolution of a marriage involves so many different things that focusing on any one of them can be nearly impossible. Finances, properties, children, and much more build up atop the emotional pains and can overwhelm even the strongest among us. Trying to go through this process alone isn't recommended in the least. One of the smartest...Read Full Story

According to leading statistics, approximately 49% of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce. Interestingly, a whopping 82% will make it to their five year anniversary but only 52% of that number will stick it out until their fifteenth anniversary. No one gets married expecting to get divorced but unfortunately it is a fact of life. Things happen and people and circumstances change. If you find yourself in this situation and you live in San Diego, then you will want to obtain...Read Full Story

San Diego Divorce Lawyer | Steven M. Bishop A native of San Diego, Steven M. Bishop attended San Diego State University and received his bachelor’s degree in 1973. He earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego in 1978 and was admitted to practice law in California courts in the same year. Since then he has been practicing law in the areas of family law. As an experienced San Diego divorce lawyer , Mr. Bishop was recognized by the Certified Family Law Specialist Committee of San...Read Full Story