Category: Medical & Healthcare, Psychology/Psychiatry Nonsymptom Factors Suggesting Mental Illness Otherwise Not Obvious TASA ID: 3640 Mental illness of great enough significance to be a factor in criminal proceedings is most likely to be the product of a genetic disorder or brain damage. It is not uncommon for someone to be experiencing, and to be influenced by, significant mental illness, though he or she may show little or no outward sign of bizarre thinking or behavior. Read more
Category: Articles, Custody, Psychology/Psychiatry, Resources for Attorneys Sexual Abuse Allegations in the Context of High Conflict Divorce TASA ID: 1385 It is without question that high conflict divorce wreaks havoc on not only estranged parents; it does immeasurable and long lasting harm to children. These cases clog the courtrooms and frustrate everyone involved. Read more
Category: Articles, Custody, Psychology/Psychiatry, Resources for Attorneys The Alienated Child in the Midst of a High Conflict Divorce: A New Approach to Parental Alienation Syndrome TASA ID: 1385 The alienation of a child from a parent following separation and divorce has drawn significant attention in custody disputes. The clinical presentations of the child's adamant rejection of a parent, which is generally accompanied by strong resistance or refusal to visit with the parent, was originally described by Richard Gardner in the 1980's as Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS). Richard A. Gardner proposed parental alienation syndrome based on his clinical experience with the children of divorcing parents. Read more
Category: Real Estate Fraud and Litigation Involving Real Estate Closings, Closing Protection Letters, and Title Insurance Industry Standard Practices and Procedures TASA ID: 322 In the mortgage origination frenzy of the last few years, many problems occurred in the closing of loans that never should have been closed. The mortgage banking and mortgage lending industries rely upon the expertise of title insurance companies to make sure that mortgage loan closings are carried out properly... Read more
Category: Real Estate Sales and Listing Market Trends in San Diego TASA ID: 3250 On the local front, the underlying fundamentals for a strong housing (price) recovery have been in progress for the last 15-18 months. The pricing and velocity of home sales from the sell side most strongly relate to the simple economic equilibrium of supply and demand. The second variable that is of great importance is the employment situation. Fortunately, this is an area where San Diego is well ahead of the curve. Read more