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Fresno County peeps, please share this information with anyone that has a child custody and visitation order. Ty

The Fresno Superior Court just released this information for parents sharing child custody of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please share to anyone who may need this information. Stay safe everyone.

Due to the Covid-19 (Corona) pandemic and the local/statewide shelter in place directives, Paralegal Services will be closed until April 1st, 2020 (subject to change). Below is the Fresno County Superior Court’s media release that details the court closures and which types of hearings are still being held and other vital Court information as related to the pandemic. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your continued support and understandi...ng during these difficult times. Be safe and be well, The Staff at Paralegal Services

We've been busy this year at Paralegal Services, but we wanted to say how thankful we are for our clients and partners in the legal community. May you all have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

It's that time of year again! Here are some tips to help families deal with the issues that arise when it comes to family vacations in cases of divorce or child custody. If you are thinking about going back to Court to modify your current child custody orders, or to establish a custody order, please call our offices for assistance.

Happy Holidays and a blessed New Year from all of us at Paralegal Services.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence please share the list of statewide programs available to help victims at the link below. ****If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence and need assistance, call your local hotline or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.***

The renowned actor Patrick Stewart has been a longtime outspoken advocate for survivors of domestic violence. He grew up in a home where his mother suffered fre...quent abuse from his father and has called violence against women the "single greatest human rights violation of our generation." Stewart has also called on other men to speak out on violence against women, saying: "Violence against women is learned. Each of us must examine - and change - the ways in which our own behavior might contribute to, enable, ignore or excuse all such forms of violence. I promise to do so, and to invite other men and allies to do the same." "The work that I do in campaigns about violence towards women, particularly domestic violence, is something that grew out of my own childhood experience," Stewart said in a speech where he talked about his work with organizations that support survivors of domestic violence, including the UK-based group Refuge. "I do what I do in my mother's name, because I couldn't help her then. Now I can." He also added he had recently learned that his father suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to WWII-related combat. After this discovery, he has begun to work with Combat Stress, an organization that helps combat veterans deal with their experiences in a healthy, non-abusive manner. For books to help your Mighty Girl learn how to build supportive, mutually respectful relationships -- as well as how to recognize and end unhealthy ones -- check out our blog post, "20 Mighty Girl Books for Tweens & Teens About Healthy Relationships," at http://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11338 For an excellent resource for older teens and adults, we highly recommend "Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" at http://www.amightygirl.com/why-does-he-do-that If you’re a parent concerned that your daughter may be in an unhealthy relationship, check out the books But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Relationships (http://www.amightygirl.com/but-i-love-him) and Saving Beauty From The Beast: How to Protect Your Daughter from an Unhealthy Relationship (http://www.amightygirl.com/saving-beauty-from-the-beast). And, for stories of girls and women experiencing and overcoming abuse and violence in their lives -- which offer a helpful way to talk to young people about the widespread problem of violence against women -- visit our Abuse & Violence" book section at http://amgrl.co/1lQzaJG

Seasons Greetings from all of us at Paralegal Services and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!

The holiday season is fast approaching and here are some good tips on co-parenting during the holidays. If you are thinking of going back to court to modify your holiday or child custody schedule please call Paralegal Services for assistance at (559)485-4787.

24-Hour Crisis Intake Victims of domestic violence seeking safe housing and/or services can drop by the Marjaree Mason Center Administration Building, at 1600 M Street, or call the hotline at (559) 233-HELP (4357). Their hotline is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. All hotline services are confidentially safe to individuals seeking support, help and information.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you know anyone who is currently in an abusive relationship, speak up!

What's Happening in Court? is intended for children who are in court for any reason-whether they are witnesses, visitors to the courthouse, or involved in a case. It aims to introduce children to the court processes in which they are or could be involved, the people who work in the judicial system, and the vocabulary that surrounds judicial proceedings. It is meant to be used as a teaching tool that may foster conversations between children and adults about the court system, and as a game site that gives children who are in court something to do while they wait. This site is not intended to give or substitute for legal advice.