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How to File a Divorce in San Jose CA

There are several things that you need to be aware of before you file a divorce in San Jose. These include things like waiting periods, the service of process, and financial disclosures. If you have any questions about any of these, you should not hesitate to speak with an experienced San Jose Divorce Lawyer.

Legal separation vs divorce

For a divorce in San Jose, California, you have a number of options. You can choose between filing for a divorce or legal separation. The decision will be based on a number of factors, such as your financial situation and the length of your marriage.

Getting a divorce can be a difficult choice to make. However, you don’t have to settle for a divorce if you feel that your marriage is not worth the effort. Many couples decide to apply for legal separation as an alternative.

During legal separation, a couple can decide on a number of issues, including child support and property division. These decisions will be determined by a judge. Your divorce attorney san Jose ca can help you with presenting your case at a trial.

You can also use a mediation process. A mediator will be able to help you and your partner work through issues and come to an agreement. Rather than having the parties go through a court hearing, a mediation process is a more informal way of dealing with the issues.

Service of process

If you are contemplating filing a divorce in San Jose, California, there are many steps before the finalization of the case. One of the first steps is to serve the divorce papers to your spouse.

You can hire a professional process server to help with this task. They can make the process quick and efficient. However, the service cost may vary depending on your situation.

Our low cost divorce lawyer San Jose ca can guide you through the process. They can also offer expert advice and listen to your concerns. Their expertise can help you avoid common pitfalls.

For an uncontested divorce, you can lower the cost. The procedure, however, can require more time. Your spouse might evade service, so the case may take longer than you think.

You must obtain family law forms, such as the Declaration of Disclosure and the Petition of Divorce. The Declaration of Disclosure must include information about assets and liabilities. These financial disclosures are intended to ensure fair property division.

Financial disclosures

If you are filing a divorce in San Jose CA, you may need to provide financial disclosures to your spouse. This is required by law in order to ensure that property is divided fairly.

Financial disclosures include a list of all of your assets, liabilities, and income. Your assets could include real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and pension plans. They might also include stocks and other investments. You must disclose all of these assets, as well as your debts, to your spouse.

In addition to providing information about your assets, you must also provide a declaration about your current employment. You must also disclose your monthly expenses. These documents will help your judge decide how to divide property. Depending on your situation, county-specific forms may be used.

Waiting period before a divorce can be officially dissolved

If you want to dissolve your marriage in San Jose, California, you will need to follow a specific legal procedure. To begin, a petition must be submitted to the court. Additionally, you will need to finish the necessary papers.

When you fill out the paperwork, you will need to state that you have irreconcilable differences. There may be several different problems here. Depending on the reason for the divorce, the court will have a variety of options for deciding what will happen.

Once the paperwork is filed, you will need to wait for at least six months before the court will issue a judgment on the case. During this time, you can reach a settlement with your spouse on the terms of the divorce.

Collaborative law

Collaborative law is an alternative to traditional litigation. This is a process that allows parties to reach a divorce settlement without going to court. It is also a more cost-effective approach than litigating.

However, spouses that engage in domestic violence may find that collaborative divorce is not the best option. They may need the finality of a judge’s decision or they might not feel comfortable working with a mediator.

A collaborative team will consist of an attorney, a psychologist, and a child life specialist. These specialists will help identify and address legal issues as well as assist with custody and visitation matters. The team will also work to protect the family’s unique financial situation.

In addition to the attorney, the collaborative divorce process involves a series of meetings between the couple and their attorneys. These meetings are facilitated and encourage informal discussions. During the process, the couple must be open and honest about their assets, debts, and needs. If they fail to provide the information, they will not be able to successfully negotiate a settlement.

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Things Biden and the Democrats did, this week #10

March 15-22 2024

The EPA announced new emission standards with the goal of having more than half of new cars and light trucks sold in the US be low/zero emission by 2032. One of the most significant climate regulations in the nation’s history, it'll eliminate 7 billion tons of CO2 emissions over the next 30 years. It's part of President Biden's goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 on the road to eliminating them totally by 2050.

President Biden canceled nearly 6 Billion dollars in student loan debt. 78,000 borrowers who work in public sector jobs, teachers, nurses, social workers, firefighters etc will have their debt totally forgiven. An additional 380,000 public service workers will be informed that they qualify to have their loans forgiven over the next 2 years. The Biden Administration has now forgiven $143.6 Billion in student loan debt for 4 million Americans since the Supreme Court struck down the original student loan forgiveness plan last year.

Under Pressure from the administration and Democrats in Congress Drugmaker AstraZeneca caps the price of its inhalers at $35. AstraZeneca joins rival Boehringer Ingelheim in capping the price of inhalers at $35, the price the Biden Admin capped the price of insulin for seniors. The move comes as the Federal Trade Commission challenges AstraZeneca’s patents, and Senator Bernie Sanders in his role as Democratic chair of the Senate Health Committee investigates drug pricing.

The Department of Justice sued Apple for being an illegal monopoly in smartphones. The DoJ is joined by 16 state attorneys general. The DoJ accuses Apple of illegally stifling competition with how its apps work and seeking to undermining technologies that compete with its own apps.

The EPA passed a rule banning the final type of asbestos still used in the United States. The banning of chrysotile asbestos (known as white asbestos) marks the first time since 1989 the EPA taken action on asbestos, when it passed a partial ban. 40,000 deaths a year in the US are linked to asbestos

President Biden announced $8.5 billion to help build advanced computer chips in America. Currently America only manufactures 10% of the world's chips and none of the most advanced next generation of chips. The deal with Intel will open 4 factories across 4 states (Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon) and create 30,000 new jobs. The Administration hopes that by 2030 America will make 20% of the world's leading-edge chips.

President Biden signed an Executive Order prioritizing research into women's health. The order will direct $200 million into women's health across the government including comprehensive studies of menopause health by the Department of Defense and new outreach by the Indian Health Service to better meet the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native Women. This comes on top of $100 million secured by First Lady Jill Biden from ARPA-H.

Democratic Senators Bob Casey, Tammy Baldwin, Sherrod Brown, and Jacky Rosen (all up for re-election) along with Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and Sheldon Whitehouse, introduced the "Shrinkflation Prevention Act" The Bill seeks to stop the practice of companies charging the same amount for products that have been subtly shrunk so consumers pay more for less.

The Department of Transportation will invest $45 million in projects that improve Bicyclist and Pedestrian Connectivity and Safety

The EPA will spend $77 Million to put 180 electric school buses onto the streets of New York City This is part of New York's goal to transition its whole school bus fleet to electric by 2035.

The Senate confirmed President Biden's nomination of Nicole Berner to the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Berner has served as the general counsel for America's largest union, SEIU, since 2017 and worked in their legal department since 2006. On behalf of SEIU she's worked on cases supporting the Affordable Care Act, DACA, and against the Defense of Marriage act and was part of the Fight for 15. Before working at SEIU she was a staff attorney at Planned Parenthood. Berner's name was listed by the liberal group Demand Justice as someone they'd like to see on the Supreme Court. Berner becomes one of just 5 LGBT federal appeals court judges, 3 appointed by Biden. The Senate also confirmed Edward Kiel and Eumi Lee to be district judges in New Jersey and Northern California respectively, bring the number of federal judges appointed by Biden to 188.

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Unwanted: Chapter 22, Untold - Pt. 3

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Avenger!Fem!Reader

Summary: When your FWB relationship with your best friend Bucky Barnes turns into something more, you couldn’t be happier. That is, however, until a new Avenger sets her sights on your super soldier and he inadvertently breaks your heart. You take on a mission you might not be prepared for to put some distance between the two of you and open yourself up to past traumas. Too bad the only one who can help you heal is the one person you can no longer trust.

Warnings: (For this part only; see Story Masterlist for general Warnings) Language, Pocket committing humourous and harmless crime, me not knowing how police stations work.

Word Count: 972

Previously On...: You and Tony tried to sheer some sheep. Now it looks like the cops are headed your way.

A/N: Listen, I am too proud of the headline that Tony makes up. Too proud. Also, at the very end, they say the things for the first time! XD

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“How many times do I have to tell you,” you told the officer who was questioning you, “we weren’t trying to steal the sheep, we were just trying to shear them.” You and Tony had been brought to the local police station and informed you were both going to be charged with trespassing, attempted theft, and criminal mischief. They’d separated the two of you, and you were doing your damned best to make sure that they at least dropped the attempted theft charge. “I demand to see the criminal statute that makes that illegal,” you said.

The officer rubbed his face with his hand. You’d been at this for awhile now, and it was obvious he regretted getting stuck with you.

The door to the interrogation room swung open, and another cop stuck his head in. “Jones,” he said, addressing the officer, “her lawyer’s here. We gotta cut her loose.” Lawyer? You didn’t have a lawyer. You couldn’t fucking afford a lawyer.

The other cop motioned for you to exit the interrogation room, which you did happily, and quickly, not wanting to spend another minute more in there than you had to. In the lobby, you saw Tony quietly speaking to a gray-haired gentleman. 

“Ah, (Y/N),” he said when he saw you approach. “This is my attorney, Mr. Mitchell. He’s going to be representing the both of us over this little misunderstanding.”

You shook hands with the lawyer, but said “I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to utilize your services, Mr. Mitchell. I’m pretty sure they have to provide me with an attorney, as I most certainly cannot afford one.”

Tony scoffed at that. “Please. I got you into this, the least I can do is make sure you’ve got legal counsel.”

His words took you aback. You were so unaccustomed to having someone do something kind for you (even if, technically, the entire endeavor had been his idea) without expecting something in return.

“I’m not going to sleep with you in exchange for a lawyer, Tony,” you said.

Tony looked offended. “No offense, but you’re way too young for me. Besides, I don’t need to get girls a lawyer to get them to sleep with me, thank you very much.”

“If you’ll excuse me,” Mr. Mitchell said with an awkward cough, “I need to speak to the desk sergeant about finalizing your bail. The older man walked off, leaving you and Tony alone.

“Sorry about that,” you murmured. “I guess I’m just not used to people doing nice things for me without wanting something in exchange.”

Tony studied you. “You strike me as a girl who’s had to grow up pretty quickly,” he said. His voice wasn’t pitying, but it was sad. You just shrugged.

“Well,” he said after a moment, “the press will have a field day with this. I can see the headline now: ‘From Billionaire to Baaaaad Boy: Playful Playboy Arrested in Woolly Misadventure’.”

You snorted at that. “I can make sure they never hear about it,” you said.

Tony cocked his head at you. “Oh, you can, can you?” he asked.

You glanced over to where the precinct’s receptionist sat at her computer. “Can you cause a distraction? Get her away from that terminal for about five minutes?”

Tony brought a hand to his chin. “Like taking candy from a baby,” he said. He sauntered up to the receptionist and slammed his hand down on the counter, causing her to jump.

“Excuse me!” he shouted at her. “I demand to speak to your superior officer! I have never been treated so disrespectfully in my life!”

The receptionist blanched. “I’m sorry sir, but if you have a complaint, you can fill out–”

“DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?” Tony shouted. “I demand you take me to your superior officer this instant, or I will have your job!”

The poor woman was frazzled as she led Tony back into the bowels of the precinct. As soon as they were out of sight, you ran around the counter to the terminal. It was only a matter of moments before you were able to locate the files for you and Tony, and with a few quick keystrokes, you had deleted them as though they never existed. 

You quickly checked the pile of paper files waiting to be sorted, locating the case files for both you and Tony. Checking to make sure the receptionist and Tony weren’t yet on their way back, you stuffed them down into the very bottom of the public trash can before running back to stand exactly where Tony had left you.

In a few more moments, Tony and Mr. Mitchell came out from the back of the station together. 

“Well, that was quite fortuitous,” Mr. Mitchell said. “It appears that there was some sort of computer error and your charges were erased from the system.” You avoided Tony’s glance at you as Mr. Mitchell continued. “The desk sergeant has agreed to contact me once they’ve re-entered the information from the paper files. For now, you’re both free to go. Tony,” he shook Stark’s hand, “always a pleasure. And Ms. (Y/L/N),” you shook his offered hand. “It was lovely to meet you.”

“You, too, Mr. Mitchell,” you said. “And thank you so much.”

You and Tony followed the lawyer out, and as Tony started the Audi to begin your drive back to Boston, he turned to look at you.

“So, Kiddo,” he said, having learned you were just nineteen from your police intake, “how would you like a job?”

You stared at him, eyes wide. “Are you serious?” you asked. There was no way he was serious. An offer like this could change the trajectory of your entire life.

“Like a heart attack,” he said.

You grinned at him. “When do I start, Boss?”

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[seat-safety-switch]

There's lots of perks to working at the ol' Pick-and-Pull, my favourite self-service junkyard of all. They won't let me get a job there, partially because I'm technically "legally barred from entry by release conditions." And also because my attorney has worked out a long-term disability deal that will evaporate if anyone sees me thinking about employment anywhere other than Long John Silver's, but that's neither here nor there. It's a pity, too, because the benefits afforded to the junkyard elite are choice.

For starters, you get your pick of the junk left inside cars when they're scrapped. Pocket change? Trendy travel mugs? Radar detectors? Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, friend. For whatever reason, cash-strapped folks desperately attempting to unload their last semi-durable asset often leave the detritus of their life within the confines of the vehicle, and all that cool stuff can be yours. Of course, you also get things like "hissing, vicious rodents" and the occasional biohazard, but that only serves to make the highs that much sweeter.

Not convinced? You looked like you drove a hard bargain when you walked in here. I respect that. Most folks hear "free Garfield window clings" and they're totally sold, but not you. Rare these days to have such a killer in my office for a negotiation such as this. Okay, how's this sound? You get to get on a first name basis with Raul, the taco truck operator.

Yes, I know that Marcel is his real name, but the public health nurse said that we shouldn't deliberately try to tell him. It will only force him further into his shell. Speaking of shells, he makes some bomb-ass barbacoa. Perhaps you've tried it? It's the perfect thing after a day of wrenching, or, in the case of the proud employees of the Pickin' and Pullin' Patrol, a day of data entry and trying to fend off douchebags pretending that a turbocharger ($50) is actually an alternator ($35.) And Marce- Raul - will cut you a good deal on whatever fell into the fryer. You'll take home more cash, and a full belly.

All this is not to mention the health benefit of working in the fresh outdoors, whenever you want. Sure, those outdoors are full of atmospheric hydrocarbons and whatever aerosolized microplastics are coming off the seat grinder, but office workers would give anything to get a chance at a crisp December morning like you'll be enjoying while desperately tourniquetting a suburban father-of-three who made a very bad choice about which muffler to cut.

Come on down to the Pick 'N' Pull employment office, and don't tell them I sent you. Long John Silver's has spies everywhere. A simple wink, nudge, and yawn-point to me wandering the yard will be enough to get my referral bonus.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

1,000,000 stranded Southwest passengers deserved better from Pete Buttigieg

The catastrophic failure of Southwest Air over Christmas 2022 was the worst single-airline aviation failure in American history, stranding over 1,000,000 passengers. But while it was exceptional, it was also foreseeable: 2022 saw Southwest and the other carriers rack up record numbers of cancellations, leaving crews and fliers stranded.

It’s not like the carriers can’t afford to improve things. After pulling in $54 billion in covid relief, the airlines are swimming in cash, showering executives with record bonuses and paying titanic dividends to shareholders. Southwest has announced a $428m dividend.

This isn’t a new problem. Trump’s Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao was a paragon of inaction and neglect, refusing even to meet with consumer advocacy groups. This is bad, because under US law, state attorneys general are not allowed to punish misbehaving airlines — that power vests solely and entirely with the Secretary of Transport.

It’s been two years since Biden appointed Pete Buttigieg to be the human race’s most powerful aviation regulator. Buttigieg started his tenure on a promising note, meeting with the same consumer groups that Chao had snubbed, but after that hopeful beginning, things ground to a halt.

As Corporate Crime Reporter details, William McGee of the American Economic Liberties Project was impressed by the Secretary: “He was intelligent, articulate, he had good questions for us, he was taking notes, he seemed concerned.” But 18 months later, McGee describes Buttigieg’s leadership as “lax.”

https://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/news/200/pete-buttigieg-and-the-southwest-airlines-meltdown/

Buttigieg likes to tout a single enforcement action as his signature achievement: fining six airlines and ordering them to issue refunds to US passengers. But only one of those airlines was a US carrier: Frontier, which only accounts for 2% of all US flights. The US monopoly carriers have gone unscathed.

The US carriers are in sore need of regulatory discipline. In 2020 alone, United racked up 10,000 consumer complaints, twice as many as any other carrier. Under Buttigieg, the DOT investigated these airlines and closed every one of these complaints without taking any against them.

This is part of a wider pattern. In Buttigieg’s 18 month tenure, not a single airline has been ordered to pay any fines as a result of cancellations. In the absence of oversight and accountability, the airlines have made a habit out of scheduling flights they know they don’t have the crew to fly (they used public covid funds to buy out senior crew contracts, retiring much of their workforce).

This gives the airlines the flexibility to offer many flights they know they can’t service, and to allocate crew to whichever runs will generate the most profit, stranding US passengers and holding onto their money for months or years before paying refunds — if they ever do.

Consumer groups weren’t alone in sounding the alarm over the deteriorating conditions in the airline sector. In 2022, dozens of state attorneys general — Democrats and Republicans — sent open letters to Buttigieg begging him to use his broad powers as Secretary of Transport to hold the airlines accountable.

What are those powers? Well, the big one is USC40 Section 41712(a), the “unfair and deceptive” authority modeled on Section 5 of the FTC Act. This authority allows the Secretary to act without further Congressional action, to order airlines to end practices that are “unfair and deceptive,” and to extract massive fines from companies that don’t comply.

As McGee told CCR, “the scheduling and canceling of flights is both unfair and deceptive.” In order to force the airlines to end this practice, Buttigieg would have to initiate an investigation into the practice. The American Economic Liberties Project called on Buttigieg to open an investigation months ago. There has not been such an investigation.

Even on refunds, Buttigieg’s much-touted signature achievement, the Secretary has left Americans in the cold. US law requires airlines to give cash refunds to passengers on cancelled flights. But to this day, passengers are sent unfair and deceptive messages by airlines offering them credit for cancellations, and fliers must fight their way through a bureaucratic quagmire to get cash refunds.

McGee and other advocates met with Buttigieg twelve times sking him to address this. When he finally took action, he ignored the domestic airlines — which racked up 5,700% more complaints in his first year on the job than in the previous year — except for tiny, largely irrelevant Frontier. If you are an American whose journey on an American airline was cancelled, there’s a 98% chance that Buttigieg let them off without a single dollar in fines.

McGee isn’t an armchair quarterback. He is an industry veteran, an FAA-licensed aircraft dispatcher: “I canceled flights. I rescheduled flights. I diverted flights. I delayed flights. I did that every day.”

Apologists for Buttigieg claim that he’s doing all he can: “Pete isn’t in charge of airline IT!” But while USC 40 doesn’t mention computer systems or staffing levels directly, it doesn’t have to: the “unfair and deceptive” standard is deliberately broad, to give regulators the powers they need to protect the American people.

In understanding whether the million fliers that Southwest stranded on the way to their Christmas vacations could have expected more from their DOT, it’s worth looking at how other regulators have used similar authority to protect the American people.

Exhibit A here has to be FTC Chair Lina Khan, whose powers under FTCA5 are nearly identical to Buttigieg’s power under 41712(a) (the DOT language was copied nearly verbatim from the FTCA). Two years ago, Khan began an in-depth investigation into the use of nonompete agreements in the US labor market.

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/events/2020/01/non-competes-workplace-examining-antitrust-consumer-protection-issues

This investigation created an extensive evidentiary record on the ways that workers are harmed by these agreements, and collected empirical observations about whether industries really needed noncompetes to thrive (for example, noncompetes are banned in California, home to the most profitable, most knowledge-intensive businesses in the world, undermining claims that these businesses need noncompetes to survive).

Then, right as Southwest was stranding a million Americans, Khan unveiled a rulemaking to ban noncompetes for every American worker, using her Section 5 powers. Khan’s rule is retroactive, undoing every existing noncompete as well as banning them into the future.

https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/10/the-courage-to-govern/#whos-in-charge

This is what a fully operational battle-station looks like! Khan and Buttigieg are among the most powerful people who have ever lived, with more and farther-reaching regulatory authority, more power to alter the lives of millions of people, than almost anyone who every drew breath.

And yet, when Secretary Buttigieg jawbones about the airlines, it’s all pleading, not threats. As McGee says, “If you have a Secretary of Transportation who does not punish the airlines when they act terribly, then we should not be surprised when they continue to behave terribly.”

State AGs from both parties are desperate for Buttigieg to back legislation that would return their right to punish airlines. So far, he has not voiced his support for this regulation. When the Secretary of Transport won’t act, and when he won’t support the right of other officials to act, the American traveler is truly stranded.

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HIROMI HIGURUMA: Neck-Ties

Warnings: Bondage (use of ties), dirty talk, blowjob, rough sex

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Dear...you're the delighted lover of a wealthy and powerful lawyer of Japan. Living the life of luxury in a penthouse, receiving passive income, and he comes home to you from his hard work. Japan's top lawyer may not have it easy, but he gets the job done. Of course, his work doesn't stop him from his own indulgences, and aside from buying new ties, new suits, and giving you love and affection, it's sex that is one of his biggest indulgences.

Oh yes, it is. But there's a catch. A salacious and lustful catch. Higuruma just doesn't have 20 to 30 different ties just to sit there. Oh no no no...you see, he likes seeing you tied up by his ties. Your wrists, your legs, and when he wants to walk you like a dog in the bedroom, your neck. He'd even gag your mouth with a used tie, (or your own panties if he wants to be nasty). Of course he could afford endless BDSM toys and ropes with the money, but to him you look euphoric with the ties on your body. "You are stunning, darling." He would praise, all in shirtless muscular glory, something you are surprised by since his suit hides his physique. He is down to his boxers while you are a mess on a chair or kneeling in front of him. "You must love being tied up. Does it make you wet every time imagining the silk on your skin?"

Higuruma has a way with his words and actions. He let's your mouth free, teasing you with what you would want. Of course he allows, having you worship and suck him off as he watches your tied up form. "Perhaps I should leave you like this, all tied up for me to come home and have you service me, hmm?" You, simply uttering out in a muffled voice "YES" and the like. Of course he chuckles as he sees you servicing his spit-slicked cock and gagging. "Of course you'd enjoy being my sex servant and cock-sleeve. You'd give up all your rights for me, right?"

After a nice and messy blowjob, he picks you up effortlessly against his muscled arms, having you on any surface and him fucking you ruthlessly. Your cries and shouts echo the residence while he praises and says filthy-nothings against the shell of your ears. He makes sure to fill you up so he can take a picture of your stuffed cunt with your tied-up body and save it in his file for later.

He makes sure to wash one of thes tie he used on you, and wear it the next day leaving no trace of suspicion to his clients or other attorneys. Bug only his memories of what he did with you last night.

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Higuruma isn't as innocent as he looks, does he? He's definitely the type to indulge in BDSM, master/servant (or pet), role-playing, and face sitting👀🔥

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[maleficentmrsofallevil]

Cranky McCrankypants

I've been spending a lot of time on Den of Angels and Instagram. Got an email from Tumblr thanking me for another month of advertising-free payment, and I realized, "Oh, shit. Tumblr."

I am a cranky collector today (again). Sorry.

Things that irritate me (in no particular order):

Scalpers. Oh, sorry - resellers. I remember when "drop-shipping" first became a thing, and everyone and their neighbor paid for those stupid "learn to be a drop-shipper" online courses. I didn't pay it much mind, cuz I wasn't a doll collector back then. Now, I live in Scalper McScalperville. A doll will go on sale at my local store, and by the time I get there, it's gone, and 50 of them are on feeBay for double or triple the price. Message said scalper, and it's all, "Oh, I couldn't possibly let it go for less than list price." Bitch, you paid $10 for that doll, and you're a SAH-soccer-mom looking for some extra pocket money for your nose candy habit. Trying to buy a doll now is a click-war... unless you know the scalper's threshold, and you bid over it. For example, old R&D Susie dolls? Scalpers don't want to pay more than about $40 USD for her, cuz they re-list her for $75. So - bid $75, and you're more likely to get her for $40.

Related: Mattel. You are a multinational corporation that has been around since 1959. Fucking learn logistics, already. JFC.

On a less serious note: plastic. Dear dog, the amount of plastic (and foam and bubble wrap and...) these dolls are packaged in. I get it for playline dolls, but holy shit, for BJDs? You're already charging an arm and a leg for these dolls. Add $50 to the cost already and ship in a reusable cotton bag, FFS. Also, use plain cardboard boxes, please. I can't recycle them once you've put all that fancy foil decoration on there. When you own as many dolls as I do, keeping the boxes makes you look like a hardcore hoarder. If you're keeping the boxers to maintain the resale value, you aren't a collector anyway. You have inventory. Get a warehouse like every other business.

(the hoard)

Doll nudity. It's an inanimate object, FFS. It doesn't care. If you can't handle seeing nudity, the problem is YOU, Becky. People are born nude. They wear clothes to stay warm and protect sensitive bits. Get laid already.

(holy shit, newds!)

The drama blog. I am aware that the mod thinks they're offering some sort of "public service" letting "shy people" confess their opinions. I'm old. We old farts call that "passive-aggressive bullshit." Besides, that's not what the blog is being used for. It's being used by newer doll artists to shit on other newer doll artists. Econ 101, doll artist: if your doll isn't selling as well as you like, it's not cuz of competition. It's because not enough people like your doll. Work on your sculpting. Don't take it personally: Iplehouse is about as old-school as it gets, and their dolls are notoriously shitty posers. Impldoll has been around how long? And they just now released a new body that a lot of collectors like. It takes time and practice to make a very popular doll. So, invest the time, and practice. Don't bitch about how you can't afford to. I knew - personally knew - lawyers who worked days as attorneys and worked nights as stock workers at Target. If a lawyer can get a second job, so can you. Does it suck? Sure. But that's the world we live in, kids.

Phew. I feel better now.

Again, sorry. Needed to get this off my chest.

#cranky mccrankypants

[legalassistance]

What is the Difference Between Separated and Divorced

When it comes to the difference between separated and divorced, it is crucial to understand that they are both a step in a couple’s life towards one of these two possibilities. A separation allows for a couple to spend time apart and for them to try to work on their differences. If they are unable to make amends, the separation may turn into a divorce.

Separation allows a couple to spend time apart

When you and your partner are ready to move on from your marriage, you may choose to split up. While a legal separation is not for everyone, it can be a good way to work through your issues. It can also give you time to think about your future.

The process of separating might seem like a big step to take, but it can actually help strengthen your relationship. If you have children, the decision should be made with them in mind. This could include discussing who will be responsible for caring for the pets and who will stay in the home.

In the end, whether you choose to live separate lives or stay in your marital home, it is important to keep in touch. Staying in touch helps recharge your batteries and keeps you connected with your loved one.

You should try to find ways to keep the romance alive even though you are separated. During this time, you and your partner may want to do things that you haven’t tried together before. For instance, you might want to consider a cross-country flight to reconnect with your significant other.

Regardless of the length of your separation, it’s important to set some rules. For instance, you should avoid dating other people while you’re apart. Also, you might want to spend some quality time with your kids while they are still young.

The best way to find out what you and your partner want is to discuss your goals and how you would like to approach the process of separating. As a general rule of thumb, you should consider the timeframe for your separation, the cost of maintaining a separate residence, and how you plan to deal with your finances.

There’s no one right way to go about it. You should be mindful of your own emotions, your partner’s needs, and the complexities of the situation. Creating distance during your separation might require some professional help, but it can be done.

As long as you are open and honest, your loved one will appreciate the effort.

It’s a stepping stone to either divorce or reconciliation

If you and your spouse are struggling, it may be time to start thinking about a separation. Depending on the circumstances, it could be the solution to your marriage problems. In addition, if you are able to resolve some of your issues, you may be able to get your relationship back on track.

The main difference between a separation and a divorce is the legal status of the parties. When you separate, you are still married, but you no longer live together. It is a good idea to write a separation agreement. This will keep the situation from confusing you and allow you to make decisions for each other.

A separation is usually a short-term stop. It allows you to think about the issue without getting too emotionally invested. You can also get some much-needed rest. However, a long-term separation may not be a good option for reunifying.

If you and your spouse are unable to agree on the terms of the separation, you may need to take the step of getting a divorce. In this case, you will need to go through a court process that includes property division, alimony, and child custody.

When you and your partner are considering a separation, it’s important to talk to an low cost divorce attorney san Jose ca. They can give you advice and help you get started. During the separation, you need to try to put your personal feelings aside and focus on the needs of your relationship. Getting a divorce can be more complicated, especially if you have valuable assets and children.

If you want to separate from your spouse, you need to be open and honest with each other. You should talk about the reasons why you are separated, as well as the plans for your future.

Trial separation is a good option for couples who are not sure about a divorce. While it does not legally end your marriage, it will extend the healing process. Many couples find this time to be helpful, especially if they have had difficulty dealing with some of their issues.

It affects your legal rights

If you and your spouse are getting divorced, it’s important to understand how it will affect your legal rights. While separating from your spouse can have negative effects, there are ways to preserve your rights and keep your life intact.

One way to do this is to make a separation agreement. This contract is between you and your spouse, and outlines key aspects of your separation. It may also include spousal support. You should consult an San Jose divorce lawyer to ensure that your agreement protects your rights.

Another difference between separation and divorce is the property you may be entitled to. In some cases, the court might award spousal support to you, even if you were previously married.

However, this doesn’t mean that you are free to remarry. You must get a divorce to remarry, and a separated person can’t marry again until the divorce is finalized.

During your separation, you can still keep the health care benefits your spouse has acquired. The amount of these benefits will vary by your benefits plan.

Separating from your spouse can also impact your taxes. Several social security benefits will cease during your separation.

Some states require that a couple live separate and apart before filing for a divorce. If you and your spouse are able to meet the requirements, you can choose to remain separate.

You may also be required to file a motion to end your separation before you can file for a divorce. If you can’t come to an agreement, a judge will decide for you. During a divorce, your assets and debts are divided.

A separation agreement is a contract between you and your spouse that determines the division of your property. These agreements are not court orders. They can be difficult to enforce, but they can be helpful to you.

A separated spouse is a next of kin. This means that the separated spouse can be entrusted with making medical and financial decisions on the spouse’s behalf.

Whether you decide to separate or divorce, it’s important to work out a separation agreement. Not only will it protect your rights, but it will help you move on and live an independent life.

It’s a last resort for couples who cannot reconcile their differences

If you and your spouse have reached a point where you are unable to work out your differences, a separation and divorce may be your only option. This can be a difficult time for everyone involved, so it is important to understand your options and make the best decisions for your family.

The first step is to acknowledge that you are not going to be able to change what has happened. Next, you need to work on forgiving yourself for your past actions. Once you can forgive yourself, you will have the chance to heal.

During a separation, the couple is still legally married, but they are no longer living under one roof. There are many advantages to separating, including the possibility of reunifying.

However, this isn’t a permanent solution. Typically, your assets remain marital property. You will be responsible for any debts that the other spouse has.

Separation can also allow you to preserve health care benefits and insurance. Some insurance companies consider a legal separation the same as a divorce.

If you have children, you will need to create a plan with your partner for how to support them in the future. They need you both to be there for them during this difficult time.

Many states require couples to go through a period of separation before filing for a divorce. In some cases, the separation is voluntary.

Although a separation doesn’t terminate your marriage, it can be easier to reverse than a divorce. If you decide to go through a separation, think twice about spending a night together.

When you are planning your separation, talk to a professional about a separation agreement. This can help you make sure that you and your spouse understand how to divide your assets and debts. It can also serve as a guideline for how to divorce.

Before you file for a divorce, you should understand how it will affect your children. A divorce is a serious decision that must be made based on logic. Getting back together after a separation can also have an impact on your children.

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[1americanconservative]

@EliseStefanik

I just filed an official judicial complaint with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct against Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan for his clear violation of the Rules of Judicial Conduct for the New York State Unified Court System due to his family directly enriching itself off this sham trial against President Trump. Acting Judge Merchan is in clear violation of section 100.3(E)(1)(d)(iii) of the Rules of Judicial Conduct for the New York State Unified Court System as his family has enriched itself through anti-Trump fundraising mentioning this case directly. His family’s wealth is directly tied to attacking President Trump. The idea that he is in a position to preside over this trial fairly would be laughable if it weren’t so dangerous. The naked corruption on display in Judge Merchan’s courtroom isn’t only a threat to President Trump, but a threat to our justice system and democracy. It is election interference for financial gain and cannot be tolerated. Judge Merchan should have recused himself, but since he’s refused, he must be held accountable for his judicial misconduct. Read my full judicial complaint below. Elise Stefanik Post Office Box 500 Glens Falls, New York 12801 [phone] May 21, 2024

New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct 61 Broadway, Suite 1200 New York, New York 10006 Members of the Commission:

I am writing to alert you to the conflict of interest involving Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan. Judge Merchan currently presides over the criminal case against President Donald J. Trump brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. If convicted, President Trump faces a maximum of 136 years’ imprisonment. Moreover, he is the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party for this November’s presidential election. As such, not only are President Trump’s interests at stake, the interests of all Americans are at stake. The conflict issue pertains to Judge Merchan’s daughter. Judge Merchan’s daughter is president of Authentic Campaigns, a group that represents Democrat politicians and political action committees (PACs). When President Trump was indicted in April 2023, U.S. Representative Adam Schiff of California, one of Ms. Merchan’s clients who is running for the United States Senate, sent out a fundraising email requesting $10 donations that stated:

It is a somber moment, and unprecedented for a former president to be indicted, but his alleged offenses are unprecedented. Trump will respond as he always does— playing the victim and blaming others for having the temerity to investigate him in the first place.1 The Senate Majority PAC, a client of Judge Merchan’s daughter’s Authentic Campaigns that leads the efforts to elect Democrats to the Senate, fired off a similar fundraising email after the indictment. It stated, in part: BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury This is an important moment for our democracy, but our work isn’t over. We must continue protecting our Senate majority from GOP extremists. Please, rush in $10 (becomes $60) to help defend the Senate.2

Since the indictment, Congressman Schiff has raised approximately $20 million, and the Senate Majority PAC has raised approximately $73.6 million. In other words, the clients of Judge Merchan’s daughter have raked in nearly $100 million and have used President Trump’s indictment—a case over which her father presides—as fundraising fodder. It is common sense that, if these groups make no money, they cannot afford to pay for services provided by individuals such as Ms. Merchan. The more money raised, the more it can be spent on services. Section 100.3(E)(1)(d)(iii) of the Rules of Judicial Conduct for the New York State Unified Court System dictates that Judge Merchan should not preside over President Trump’s case. Under this section, a judge is disqualified from a case when the judge knows that a person known by the judge to be within the sixth degree of relationship to him “has an interest that could be substantially affected by the proceeding.”

If President Trump is acquitted, such a verdict would benefit him politically and be detrimental to Democrats, including clients of Judge Merchan’s daughter, in their efforts to defeat him in the courts rather than at the ballot box. If, on the other hand, he is convicted, such a verdict would provide a fundraising windfall for Democrat clients of Judge Merchan’s daughter. Congressman Schiff’s fundraising email highlighted the unprecedented nature of the indictment. That is nothing compared to the unprecedented nature of a conviction. Even U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin, a retired federal judge in New York City appointed by President Clinton, raised concerns about Judge Merchan’s refusal to recuse in Scheindlin’s April 5, 2024 CNN appearance: The main focus of this motion, as opposed to the previous one, a year ago, which the judge denied, is on the daughter's line of work.

As you already said, the daughter does work with many, many high- profile Democratic candidates. She works on their social media. They put out a post. They get contributions. She, as an owner, gets a percentage of those contributions. So, there is a statute, in New York, which says a judge must disqualify himself, if a person known by the judge, be within the sixth degree of relationship, and a daughter is the first degree, has an interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding. So, the question here is, is this daughter likely to profit, to benefit, from the outcome of this proceeding? And you have to understand, it’s not actual conduct that’s worrisome. It’s the appearance, the appearance to a reasonable person, that this judge cannot be fair and impartial, given that relationship.

So ordinarily, I would think that a benefit, financially, would be to a spouse, because they share the income. This is an independent adult daughter. They don't share income. But according to this -- according to this statute, according to this statute, the judge must recuse if she would substantially benefit from the outcome. So that’s one thing that concerns me.3 This is part of a troubling pattern of judicial misconduct by Judge Merchan. Indeed, just last Friday, we learned your office privately cautioned him in July over his illegal political donations to Biden and other Democrats in 2020.4 This private caution has not deterred Judge Merchan’s judicial misconduct, as evidenced by this current complaint. Judge Merchan appears driven by Democrat partisanship and financial gain for his daughter. This caution, as reported by the New York Times, “can be considered in any future cases reviewed by the state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct.”5

It is imperative that New Yorkers and all Americans have confidence that justice is being dispensed fairly in New York. This is especially true in politically sensitive cases where bias is most likely to rear its ugly head. Here, we are in the middle of a presidential election campaign. The circumstances are unprecedented: President Trump, a former president and the likely nominee of a major party for the presidency, is on trial. These proceedings are under a microscope. Judge Merchan’s clear conflict of interest, based upon his adult daughter’s financial state in this unprecedented criminal trial, has badly damaged the court’s appearance of impartiality. Given Judge Merchan’s daughter’s clientele—and the vast sums of money that these individuals have raised and will continue to raise off of President Trump’s charges— Judge Merchan’s daughter stands to benefit the more legally imperiled President Trump is. She is well within the sixth degree of relation to Judge Merchan; indeed, as his daughter, she falls within the first degree. A straightforward application of Section 100.3(e)(1)(D)(iii) requires recusal. As Judge Merchan has declined to do so, I request that you investigate his conduct and impose whatever discipline is required. Sincerely, Elise M. Stefanik

[mariacallous]

US senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have called for the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security to redouble efforts to stop the use of cryptocurrency to pay for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, a problem they claim has worsened.

In a letter sent on Thursday, addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, the senators claim that the “pseudonymity” afforded by crypto transactions is helping those that trade in CSAM to evade detection by law enforcement.

Citing data from the US Treasury’s Financial Crime Enforcement Network as well as research from Chainalysis, a company that specializes in tracing crypto transactions, and the Internet Watch Foundation, a CSAM-focused charity, the letter asserts that the “use of cryptocurrency in the illicit trade of CSAM appears to be increasing.”

Between 2020 and 2022, financial institutions identified 1,800 bitcoin wallets suspected of engaging in transactions linked to child sexual exploitation or human trafficking, the letter states. Although the scale of the crypto-based market for CSAM decreased in 2023, Chainalysis found, an increase in sophistication among sellers allowed them to evade detection for far longer than in previous years.

The people participating in the trade of CSAM online use a variety of methods to conceal their activity, the senators claim, including using crypto mixing services and ATMs to conceal the origin of funds used in CSAM transactions and to launder the proceeds.

“These are deeply troubling findings revealing the extent to which cryptocurrency is the payment of choice for perpetrators of child sexual abuse and exploitation,” wrote the senators.

To jump-start a response, Warren and Cassidy have asked the DOJ and DHS to publish details of their own research into the scope of crypto’s role in the CSAM problem, as well as information about the challenges specific to prosecuting this category of crime. The senators have given the agencies until May 10 to respond to their questions.

For her frequent and voluble criticism of cryptocurrency and its role in illicit activity, Warren has become something of a villain in crypto circles. Lately, the senator has come under criticism for a piece of anti-money-laundering legislation she proposed in July 2023, which the Chamber of Digital Commerce, a crypto advocacy group, has claimed will “erase hundreds of billions of dollars in value for US startups and decimate the savings of countless Americans invested in this asset class legally.”

Warren has reiterated her stance that the crypto industry must follow the same stringent rules as other financial organizations in the US in order to prevent misuse by criminal actors, including vendors of CSAM.

[seat-safety-switch]

Budgeting is one of those challenges we all have. No matter how rich you are, there is a fixed amount of money you can lay claim to. There's probably more things you want to buy with that money than you can afford. And there's a lot of lame, boring things you have to buy, like electricity and toilets. So you need to budget, to make sure that you don't accidentally impulse-purchase yourself into the poorhouse. Is having a working third gear in your truck really worth eating dumpster-dove Spam for a few weeks? Putting it down on paper will help you decide.

In times long past, this was a lot easier to do. You could physically see your money, and then stuff some of that money into your mattress. Back then there wasn't as much stuff to spend it on, too. Just booze and horses, and gambling was limited to how many of your neighbours wanted to play cards. Nowadays, at all hours of the night, a holographic anime maiden will invisibly reach her impossibly long fingers into your virtual wallet under the pretence of "just hanging out," and use your hard-earned dosh to play the slots in a country whose name you can't pronounce.

Budgeting had to advance with the times. Of course, the banks certainly aren't going to help you. They want you to spend way too much, so they can then sign you up for fancy products and charge you interest rates and user fees. That's why I started a new kind of bank. It's called SwitchBanc® and it is important to understand that the spelling is legally distinct in this country from the actual word "bank," for reasons that my attorney will disclose to you upon request.

Here's how it works: we hold on to all of your money, and we spend it for you. Sure, some months you might not get anything, other than a little note saying "we had to buy the cheap oranges again." And then, out of the blue, you'll get that Super T-10 you were dreaming of, with the straight-cut gears and the monster-short final drive to help make that quarter mile. Sure, it's not a five-speed, but our team of experts and complex mathematical analysis have proven that you were just going to keep it in fourth most of the time anyway. Importantly, you never have to worry: we'll take care of it on your behalf.

Of course, this service can't be provided for free. All those actuaries and shit cost money, not to mention their dorky little green visors and our insanely expensive advertising campaign. So once in awhile, we're going to dip into your money for something we want. As a treat, really, we deserve it after working so hard for you. Say, have you seen the brand new 5-speed Tremec TR3650 in my truck? I really had to save up for it.