by Dennis Beaver | divorce, pets
November 3, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver When mommy and daddy bring home a puppy for the kids or a young couple starting out in married life get a dog, a new chapter of love is brought into the home. “But what happens if they divorce? Who keeps the family pet?” asks...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer, landlord/tenant
June 5, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver What Every Landlord and Tenant Needs to Know About Constructive Eviction If, by chance, you’ve been thinking of buying a rental property and one afternoon are feeling a bit groggy but can’t take a nap, then I have a suggestion. Google...
by Dennis Beaver | housing, landlord/tenant
January 2, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver “We are a family of five, three boys — 6 to 12 — my husband and myself. Last week we moved into a nice apartment here in the Kingsburg area. Prior to signing the lease and paying our deposits, we were told by the manager that this is...
by Dennis Beaver | asset protection, homeowner's insurance, real estate
July 13, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver Ask any real estate agent who has been in business before the Great Recession to describe today’s home buyer, and the chances are good that you’ll hear these descriptive terms: “Down to earth. Doesn’t need to have the fanciest house on...
by Dennis Beaver | ethics, lawyers
September 4, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I am a long time reader and appreciate the fact that you do not fear pointing out bad behavior by some lawyers. I would like to know what you do not like about the legal profession. Thanks, Mark from Eureka,...
by Dennis Beaver | animal control, pets, small claims court
July 12, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver In a recent article, we told you about Carol, her cat, Molly, and irresponsible neighbors who allowed their pit bulls to get out of a backyard enclosure. With the doors open to let the morning breeze sweep...
by Dennis Beaver | victim rights
June 6, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Imagine that a family member was seriously injured in an accident with a drunk driver. Not just any drunk driver, but someone who, over the past 20 years picked up several DUI’s, driver’s license...
by Dennis Beaver | animal control, insurance, pets
May 15, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Allstate Insurance television commercials command attention and admiration for their often touching themes. At the conclusion of every spot, we hear the reassuring voice of actor Dennis Hasbert telling us, as the...
by Dennis Beaver | homeowner's insurance, insurance, negligence
September 15, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver “My father, despite being financially secure, cries poverty, and refuses to spend money for upkeep of our home. This behavior has gotten him and mom sued over their enormous tree that split apart in a storm, crashed into a...
by Dennis Beaver | business, insurance
July 24, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver For the past several years it seems that not a week goes by when we don’t hear about a major data breach resulting in personal information being stolen. The consequences of an electronic “hack” are costly to the victim-company on...
