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Pregnant women will be offered whooping cough vaccinations to protect their newborn babies following a rise in cases and deaths amongst young infants, Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies has announced.

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Due to begin next week, the programme aims to boost the short-term immunity passed on by pregnant women to protect their newborn babies - who normally cannot be vaccinated until they are two months old.

The move comes as the latest figures for England and Wales, released today by the Health Protection Agency, show a large increase in cases in young infants. The figures show:

  • In the first eight months of this year 302 cases were reported in infants under 12 weeks of age - more than double the 115 cases reported in the same period in 2011;
  • There were nine deaths of young children in the same period - up from seven in the whole of 2011; and
  • From January to August 2012, 4,791 cases in all ages were reported - three times more than the whole of 2011 which saw 1118 cases.

The decision to introduce the temporary programme was made after the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation - the Government’s independent vaccine experts - reviewed the available evidence and agreed that the vaccine should be offered to the approximate 650,000 women a year who are between 28 and 38 weeks of pregnancy.

The vaccine will be offered to pregnant women during routine antenatal appointments with a nurse, midwife or GP.

Even if women have previously been immunised they will be encouraged to be vaccinated again to boost their immunity, as it helps protect their babies before they can start their own immunisations.

The temporary programme will start next week and will be monitored by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies said:

Whooping cough is highly contagious and newborns are particularly vulnerable. Nine infants have died as a result of whooping cough this year and there have been 302 cases of the disease in children under three months old. It’s vital that babies are protected from the day they are born - that’s why we are offering the vaccine to all pregnant women.

Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation said:

Over the last year we have seen a large rise in the number of whooping cough cases with the most serious cases being in children too young to be protected by routine vaccinations. The vaccine that we are offering to pregnant women has been recommended by experts and a similar vaccine is already given to pregnant women in the US. If you are pregnant, getting vaccinated is the best way you can protect your baby against whooping cough.

Dr Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation at the HPA, said:

We have been very concerned about the continuing increase in whooping cough cases and related deaths. We welcome the urgent measure from the Department of Health to minimise the harm from whooping cough, particularly in young infants, and we encourage all pregnant women to ensure they receive the vaccination to give their baby the best protection against whooping cough.

It’s also important we continue to remind all parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against whooping cough to continue their protection through childhood. Parents should also be alert to the signs and symptoms - which include severe coughing fits accompanied by the characteristic “whoop” sound in young children but as a prolonged cough in older children or adults. It is also advisable to keep their babies away from older siblings or adults who have the infection.

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All children are already vaccinated against the infection when they are a few months old, as part of the Childhood Immunisation Programme. The new programme will mean that newborns are given protection through their mother until the main vaccination programme begins two-three months after birth.

The vaccine, Repevax, is similar to one currently used in the US and protects against whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus and polio.

There is experience from the US that shows that this type of vaccine can be given to pregnant women. The JCVI had no concerns about the safety of this vaccine for pregnant women and their babies.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, can be a serious illness, especially in the very young.

The main symptoms are severe coughing fits which, in babies and children, are accompanied by the characteristic “whoop” sound as the child gasps for breath after coughing.

Very young children have the highest risk of severe complications and death.

Whooping cough in older people can be an unpleasant illness, but does not usually lead to serious complications.

The infection can be treated with a course of antibiotics to prevent the infection spreading further but young infants may need hospital care due to the risk of severe complications.

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It was brought to my attention by a colleague that you are currently seeking out a Vascular Technologist for you medical practice. I have just completed all of my certification for this field and I have also obtained an Associate’s Degree in Biology while taking the cardiovascular courses that were needed to help me on my career path. My resume has been attached to this letter along with letters of recommendations for your perusal.

One thing that a technologists needs are great communication skills in order to explain and illustrate all of the procedures that a heart patient may be given. I know that it can be very emotional when a person has heart problems and I am compassionate without being unprofessional. I have a great eye for detail and can aid the patient in filling out their histories and other paperwork that may be required of them.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Melanie Gavlik, P.E., a water resources engineer at Naismith/Hanson’s Corpus Christi office, recently was named an honoree of the Corpus Christi Under 40 award.

The annual awards, created in 2006, recognize Coastal Bend residents who are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated dedication to their careers and communities. Gavlik and 39 other young professionals were announced as the honorees Dec. 7 during an event at Executive Surf Club. They will be recognized Feb. 2 at the annual Corpus Christi Under 40 Awards breakfast at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, during which one of the honorees will be named the Person of the Year.

Gavlik joined Naismith Engineering Inc. in 2005. Naismith joined Hanson Professional Services Inc., a national engineering, planning and allied services consulting firm headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, in September. She has primarily provided engineering services for water and wastewater projects, including distribution and collection lines, lift stations and treatment facilities, as well as utility rate studies and impact fee analysis and water system modeling.

Gavlik received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University – Kingsville and is a licensed professional engineer in Texas. She is a member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE); the American Society of Civil Engineers, for which she is the 2017 marketing chair for the Texas Section’s annual meeting; and the Corpus Christi Education Foundation board. She received the 2015 Young Engineer of the Year award from the TSPE Nueces County Chapter and is a graduate Leadership Corpus Christi Class 44.

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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Jury Verdict Goes to Plaintiff for $12.9 Million

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Oakland, CA: No one conversant with environmental law remains so without a full understanding of the risks associated with asbestos, a substance once widely-used for its insulating properties in spite of growing evidence that asbestos is a carcinogen. While asbestos is still employed in some industrial applications, its use is tightly regulated. This, unlike the backdrop of decades past when policies and protocols around asbestos were, as alleged in scores of lawsuits, found lacking. To that end, a mesothelioma lawsuit filed by the widow of an asbestos mesothelioma victim speaks to the risks associated with direct, as well as indirect contact with asbestos fibers.

Mesothelioma Lawsuit Jury Verdict Goes to Plaintiff for .9 MillionA mesothelioma lawsuit in Alameda County wrapped up last month with a verdict favoring the plaintiff, together with a jury award totaling $12.9 million. The factual elements of the case determined that asbestos mesothelioma victim Mark Lopez and his family resided in employee housing owned and provided by The Hillshire Brands Company, the defendant named in the case. Hillshire, a sugar refinery, was located a few hundred yards from the abode the Lopez family called home.

Court heard that decedent Mark Lopez’ father worked at the refinery for some 40 years. Mark Lopez, according to Court filings, lived in the dwelling with his father and other members of his family from 1954 through 1972. Documents associated with the lawsuit asserted that asbestos was routinely used at the refinery, and that Hillshire employees actively worked with asbestos at the facility without safety precautions. Plaintiffs asserted that lack of precautions fostered contamination of the surrounding area, as well as the Hillshire-owned homes in which asbestos workers and their families resided.

Plaintiffs also asserted that workers routinely and unknowingly transported asbestos fibers on their work clothes to their homes, exposing other family members.

While it is rare for mesothelioma and asbestos disease to originate from second-hand exposure to asbestos, it is not without precedent. Plaintiffs representing the estate of Mark Lopez noted that Lopez, as an adult was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related disease that affects the outer linings of the lungs and other organs. There is no, known cure. Lopez succumbed to mesothelioma at the age of 61. His estate sued Hillshire for negligence on April 15, 2014.
Following a trial that lasted a little over three weeks the jury, on August 16 of this year returned a verdict for the plaintiff after about four hours of deliberation. Economic damages were awarded to the tune of $1,958,461 with non-economic damages awarded at $11 million for a total of $12,958,461.

There was no word on whether Hillshire intended to appeal the verdict. In its defense, Hillshire asserted that decedent Mark Lopez was not exposed to asbestos from their refinery, and if he was, such exposure wasn't sufficient to cause mesothelioma. Hillshire denied any negligence in how they employed asbestos in their refinery, and further asserted that the manufacturers of asbestos products used at the refinery should be made to share in any liability.

The lawsuit is Lanette Louise Lopez, et. al., v. The Hillshire Brands Company, Case No. RG14721622, in Alameda County Superior Court.

Meanwhile the continued study of mesothelioma and asbestos disease as it relates to the environment and environmental protect continues, and has for some time: as this 2009 study published in the British Journal of Cancer (04/07/09) will attest.


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How I Knew It Was a Heart Attack: 4 Real Survivor Stories

“I was in shock … I thought I was a healthy individual.”

A heart attack can come on when you least expect it and completely throw you for a loop—whether you know you’re at risk of heart disease or not. “I was in shock … I’m still shocked. I thought I was a healthy individual,” says heart attack survivor Yesenia Araujo.

Symptoms of a heart attack—chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue—can closely resemble those of non-heart related conditions. So people brush them off, thinking it’s not urgent, when in fact, it could be a matter of life or death. (Here’s how to tell if your chest aches spell heart trouble.)

And remember: You’re never too young or too fit to have a heart attack. (Take it from fitness guru and heart attack survivor Bob Harper.) That’s why it’s critical to know your heart disease risk factors, live a heart-healthy lifestyle, and get certain heart-health markers checked, like blood pressure and cholesterol, so you can stop heart disease—and a heart attack—before it’s too late.

Here are four real life heart attack experiences—all from survivors who were taken by complete surprise.

The Unexpected Heart Attack

“We had just gotten to California on vacation. My sister and I went out, we were walking around doing some sightseeing and I started getting chest pressure, which I’ve never had before. The chest pressure got more significant; I started getting pain or numbness radiating down my left arm, and a little bit of trouble breathing. So I had told my husband. I didn’t realize but he had gone and called 911.

“It was hard to process the news. I didn’t have the typical risk factors, I hadn’t had any prior symptoms, I was 46 at the time. It took me a long time to adjust. Every day I just would cry. The doctor said it was like post traumatic stress disorder, cause it was such a shock.”

—Dawn Platt, heart attack survivor

The Marathon Runner Heart Attack

“I was training for the Philadelphia Marathon in 2013, which at that point was either my 9th or 10th marathon. I’d been running basically since the 1980s and not a hint of any issues. About 5 or 6 weeks after the marathon, I started to get a little bit of mild pressure [in my chest]. It was so mild I thought that I just strained something at the gym, but it happened three days in a row. Didn’t think much of it but on the fourth day it happened the same time into each of my runs, maybe 10 or 12 minutes into the run. This time it was a little different and it actually radiated a little down the side of my arm.

“When I got out of the angiogram test they told me I needed open heart surgery as soon as possible. I had four major blockages, and after speaking to a good friend who’s a cardiologist he said, you’re not in imminent danger, but you gotta get on this very fast. So I listened to people a lot smarter than I am and I had the surgery.”

—Sammy Rabin, heart attack survivor

The Silent Heart Attack

“I didn’t know I’d had a heart attack. I had nasal surgery and about a week after I started to get a severe pain in my chest, which I thought could be anything to do with the surgery. So I tried to walk it off, or you know, tried to do whatever I could, but didn’t know what it was. So when I got to the point where it began to concern me, that’s when I went back to see my cardiologist.”

—Shaun Clancy, heart attack survivor

The Disguised Heart Attack

“I have asthma, so when I went to the hospital, I automatically thought that I couldn’t breathe and it was an asthma attack. They were like, ‘OK, here’s your medication,’ and they sent me on my way, but I didn’t get any better. A week later it happened again, and what I mean [when I say] it happened again, it feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest.

“I was in shock … I’m still shocked. I thought I was a healthy individual. Sometimes I didn’t eat right, but I didn’t think that I was at the age that I was at to have a heart attack.”

—Yesenia Araujo, heart attack survivor

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Companies embrace the cloud and BYOD, can’t control them

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Cloud applications and mobile devices are increasing security and compliance risk at many US and UK enterprises.

Alarmingly, the SailPoint survey reveals that while global enterprises are embracing – and in some instances mandating – these new technologies, they do not have IT controls in place to properly manage them, putting themselves at an increased risk of fraud, theft, and privacy breaches. For example, in the last year, more than 50% of the respondents have experienced situations where terminated workers tried to access company data or applications after they left the organization.

Enterprise adoption of cloud and BYOD is pervasive: 84% of enterprises use cloud-based applications to support major business processes, and 82% of respondents allow employees to use their personal devices to access company data or applications at work.

Cloud technologies are considered so advantageous that 63% of enterprises now require IT decision makers to evaluate cloud applications as part of every software procurement process. However, these new technologies are glaringly absent from most companies’ security programs, with as many as 41% of respondents admitted to an inability to manage them as part of their identity and access management (IAM) strategy. And, exacerbating the problem, only 41% have a process in place to automatically remove mission-critical data from mobile devices.

The stress IT organizations face as global enterprises attempt the difficult task of proactively managing and monitoring user access across the incredibly dynamic IT environments of today’s business world. While more than half of businesses say they are ‘very successful’ in meeting their initial IAM objectives, the widespread adoption of cloud and BYOD are creating cracks in that foundation.

In this year’s survey, respondents revealed that:

  • 57% had experienced the loss of company-owned devices containing sensitive information;
  • 81% are concerned about business users sharing passwords across personal cloud and corporate apps to sensitive data;
  • 46% are not confident in their ability to grant or revoke employee access to applications across their full IT infrastructure;
  • 51% believe that its ‘just a matter of time’ before another security breach occurs; 52% admit that employees have read or seen company documents that they should not have had access to; and
  • 45% believe that employees within their organization would be prepared to sell company data if offered the right price. “Many organizations are struggling to manage ‘who has access to what’ across the enterprise.

The 2013 SailPoint Market Pulse Survey, conducted by independent research firm Loudhouse, is based on interviews of 400 IT decision makers at companies with at least 5,000 employees. Respondents were spread evenly across the US and UK, and owned budgets of $606 million and £665 million respectively.


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Opentree Foundation, The (Toybank) is a non-profit set up with the aim of providing toys to all children. It believes that play is essential to development as it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children. Toybank believes that although accessibility to good quality education is of prime importance, we should not overlook the importance of extra-curricular activities in moulding the lives of children as they evolve into strong, sensitive individuals.

They believe that spending time with children is key to their development process rather than showering them with expensive gifts. Toybank works towards bridging the gap between children from different backgrounds by creative play, group events and community events. Toys are also a means to channelize their energies towards developing social and communication skills,this forms the premise of their ideology of Power of Play. Toybank works with a network of volunteers to execute their program to induce familiarity with the play groups where children are in an environment of comfort to develop their confidence and help them become better thinkers. Since inception Toybank has touched the lives of around 85,000 children from various backgrounds through their centres in Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune. It works with several partner organisations and has also started work in rural areas.

Toybank encourages donors to give toys in good condition and it ensures that these are clean and appropriate for children before distribution. Toys are gift wrapped and distributed one-on-one to less privileged children. Toybank has noticed visible changes (beyond expectations) in the children they guide at their various centres in terms of better attendance at schools, increased efficiency in English, better emotional balance and reduced aggression.

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Impactful presentations: myths versus reality

It’s time to throw away the text books and learn the real lessons on how to make your presentations compelling

Making an impact with your presentations is about as fundamental a skill as there is in today’s business world. If you can’t achieve that, you might as well give up and save yourself a lot of time, trouble and disappointment.

Every aspect of selling, negotiating, mediating, leading, team building and motivating relies on your ability to persuade your audience – whether it’s one person or a thousand – to understand, consider and adopt your stance. So if you’re not persuasive enough, the chances are that you’ll end up compromising, and failing to achieve your full potential.

Much has been written about how to get great results through better presenting, but according to Peter Nelson, Programme Director for Henley’s Influence and Impact Programme, much of the advice could end up creating completely the wrong impression.

Peter has been studying and teaching presentation skills for many years and was one of the pioneers of business theatre. His own clients include BT, Barclays and Allen & Overy, and he has vast experience of running training courses and conferences for organisations all over the world.

Debunking the myths

Peter is exasperated at what he sees as poor advice from inexperienced and misguided authors.

‘Take, for example, the suggestion that you should start a presentation with a joke or a question,’ he says. ‘A good joke can certainly relax and engage an audience, but it’s fraught with dangers. It may not be considered funny, and may even be deemed offensive. It sets a tone that may encourage unwanted responses from the audience, which at best could be inappropriate or distracting, or at worst, be funnier than your joke. In any event, you could end up losing control of the presentation right from the start.

‘And posing a question creates an even wider range of threats,’ contends Peter. ‘Typically, no one offers any response at all, creating an awkward silence. Or perhaps someone offers an answer that takes the issue in an unwanted direction. Alternatively, you may receive an amusing put down, focusing the attention on the respondent and taking it out of your hands.’

So what’s the answer? One of his solutions includes this: ‘If you want to start with a topical question, make sure it is rhetorical; in other words, you provide the answer and so maintain control.’

‘If I asked whether you had seen these problems at the start of a presentation, I suspect most you would say “…yes, often!”’

Another myth is that you’ll exert greater influence by measuring your tone and speaking in a slow, deliberate way, but Peter’s experience tends to suggest that this can be regarded as highly patronising.

‘People can think much faster than anyone can speak, so speaking quickly is not the problem. Indeed, it invariably conveys a sense of fluency, passion and urgency, all of which reinforce your case. The issue is that your audience is likely to stop listening after a while unless you learn to pause, to punctuate the flow, and to add emphasis.

‘And that brings us on to the next myth,’ says Peter. ‘We’re constantly being told that the ability to pause in the right place is the exclusive preserve of great actors or comedians, who have an innate sense of timing. But it simply isn’t true: anyone can learn these techniques quickly and easily.

‘I call it “Blairing”, so named in honour of our former prime minister, who developed a style of random pauses to maintain the attention of his audience and, for the most part, it worked remarkably well. Indeed, the more unexpected the pause, the more effective it proved to be!’

Peter’s programme covers a wide range of topics geared towards providing business leaders with practical ways of making more of a mark when giving a presentation, including body language, what to do with your arms and legs, PowerPoint and the magic of B, dealing with aggressive questions from the audience and how to avoid the glass of water trap!

Whatever it is that you wish to achieve in your organisation, having more impact and exerting more influence will only enhance your reputation and potential. So put down those books, and come and find out more

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It was just another AGM resolution that received overwhelming shareholder support. Yet when the chair of oil major BP announced that resolution number 25 had passed with more than 98% of shareholder support, there was an incongruous burst of applause.

This was, of course, the resolution filed by shareholders on climate change portfolio resilience, which commits the company to enhanced action and disclosure on its preparedness for the challenge presented by climate change.

Similar resolutions are pending at its peers Shell and Statoil, signalling that these have become part of a new approach to engagement on climate change. But resolutions are only part of a long period of engagement that encourages the board of a company to acknowledge the risks of climate change, support the resolution and subsequently support ongoing compliance. Collaboration between shareholders and companies is essential. This is achieved by developing a relationship of trust, based on the understanding that shareholders and company directors and executives share the common purpose to responsibly deliver long-term value to investors and their beneficiaries. Boards appear to appreciate the benefits of an AGM resolution, which reinforces and legitimises their focus on delivering long-term results.

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Hermes EOS has been engaging extensively with a wide range of carbon-intensive  businesses. In addition we have collaborated with other investors through discussions with the Aiming for A coalition and the Carbon Asset Risk Group of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change. This has included intensive dialogue with of the chairs of BP and Shell, as well as other board directors and senior executives.

Many asset owners are debating whether to divest from or engage with fossil fuel companies. At Hermes EOS, we have enjoyed a number of discussions with clients on this issue, which have helped us write a draft paper consolidating our thinking so far. Divestment clearly has a role to play, especially if a company or sector is overvalued or bears undue risk. It also sends a strong message to policy-makers about the strength of opinion on the issue. However, divestment alone does not reduce the level of investment in fossil-fuels.

Decarbonising the global economy is a complex challenge without a simple solution. Even in the lowest carbon scenarios, more capital expenditure is required by all fossil fuels over decades to come. Only engagement can increase dividends and reduce capital expenditure to genuinely curb future investment or support increased investment in low-carbon alternatives. It can also help to lead a change of lobbying strategy to move climate change up the public policy agenda, without which fundamental change is likely to be impossible.

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We will debate these issues and more at the Business and Climate Summit in Paris on 20-21 May and the Investor Summit on 22 May. We are also hosting a dinner for clients on 21 May to discuss the options with guest speaker Helen Wildsmith, who leads the Aiming for A investor initiative. I look forward to reporting back on the ideas that have developed and progress made in this vital year for action on climate change.

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The Hangout Where the River meets the Rails and Trails!

Bedrooms 2
Half Baths1
Space 1,000 sq. ft.
Property type house
Minimum Stay 2 nights

About the property

Sleeps 15 with 3 separate sitting areas great for families to gather and still

+ Pool, hot tub, hiking, fishing, rafting and kayaking. Great get away for family or friends to gather! Come and Hang out around our private 20ft x 40ft in ground pool! ! Secluded 6 acres bordering the Cherokee National Forest. Raft the Ocoee River for an exciting White Water adventure or float the Scenic Hiwassee River. Ride the Ocoee Zip line Or hitch a ride on glider plane. Ride the Scenic Hiwassee Train. Hike the trails or take scenic drives and rides! Float the Scenic Hiwassee River, or take a white water trip on the Ocoee! Short walk to many hiking trails in the Cherokee National Forest, including Gee Creek Falls! A mile hike along the gorge takes you to the falls where you can reward yourself with a plunge in the swimming hole at the base of the falls! Fish the Hiwassee, or take a ride on the Hiwassee Scenic Gorge Rails! Enjoy a drive on the Ocoee Scenic hwy, or the Overhill Skyway, follow the Dragon's Tail Bike road. Return to the 'Hangout' and relax in the hot tub! Build a campfire at night and enjoy the stars! Our large, 2 bedroom, fully equipped house, along with adj. pool house and bunk house provides plenty of space to spread out! Sat. TV. 2 story fireplace, beds for four, futon in alcove off master bdrm.(sleeps 6) Separate bunkhouse available with beds for 4,sat TV, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Pool side room with half kitchen, half bath, 2 Futons and day bed. (sleeps 5) There is also an air hockey game and Foosball table for the kid in all of us!

Fully equipped house: 'The Hangout' was named thus by various friends who came to visit and enjoyed the relaxing easy atmosphere of the place so much, they just kept 'hanging out'! the main house has a large airy living room with two story windows and fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen with extras! Baking pans, serving platters, all you need to bring is the food! two private bedrooms The master bdrm. has private bath and alcove with futon, for extra guest or a cozy reading area. two skylights are great for indoor star gazing! Separate entrance to back deck with hot tub.

Bunkhouse: This is actually an studio apt above the garage. Large room with two queen beds, seating area with couch and chair.. Bathroom with shower stall. Sat TV, microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker. nice view of the woods, pasture. Great place for teens, over flow of friends or couples!

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Pool side room! Large room offers additional seating area for one to escape the sun but still enjoy poolside fun, Read a book, listen to the birds, and enjoy the view! Equipped with a half Kitchen, bar sink, half bath and a Foosball table for the kids in all of us! Sleeps (3)

Out side the door: 'The Hangout ' is on six secluded acres bordering the Cherokee National Forest. The large fenced yard is convenient for keeping track of pets and small children! Our pool is crossed fenced for safety and has seating for twelve, large patio table for outdoor dining or late nite card playing under the stars. two fire pits and hot tub on the back deck.. 2 acre pasture with shelter for horses. 1/4 mile walk to hiking trails. Serious hikers can take the Starr MT trails or for a shorter hike take the Gee Creek trail to the falls and swimming hole! 1/2 mile hike to the Hiwassee/Ocoee State park to enjoy an easy hike along the river, or fishing. Playground for the kids! Boat ramp for easy take out spot for rafters!15 min.ride to Hiwassee outfitters for a float down the river. 25 minutes from Ocoee outfitters for white water rafting. Pet friendly

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  • pets considered
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  • Linens Provided
  • Local Activities Guide
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  • Towels Provided
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    Bathroom 4 - toilet
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 double
    Bedroom 4 - 1 twin/ single , 1 sleep sofa /futon , Poolside room, refridgerator, half bath
    Bedroom 3 - 2 queen , sitting area bath T.V. small fridge microwave coffee maker
    Bedroom 1 - 1 king , 1 sleep sofa /futon , large upstairs bath, alcove with futon
  • Beds for 13 people ample room for air mattresses in bunk house, couch sleeping in living room. Extra room in Poolside house
  • Books
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  • Books for Kids
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  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
  • horseback riding
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  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
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Property was just what we needed for our group. Spacious and great kitchen.

  • 5 of 5

The property was as advertised. Clean and good check in and check out instructions.

  • Submitted: Oct 26, 2017
  • Stayed: October 2017
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Very nice place for a relaxing weekend

  • 5 of 5

Everything about this place was perfect.

  • Submitted: Jul 8, 2017
  • Stayed: June 2017
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Wonderful, fun and relaxing

  • 5 of 5

Out family found The Hangout to be a wonderful get away. It was great having the space to spread out a bit and yet enjoy tons of fun family time. The owners provide everything you need for a relaxing visit, and the house is clean and comfortable. The pool and Xbox were a hit with everyone, and mom and dad especially enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings surrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest. Huge plus that there was no wifi available and the teens were engaged all weekend. We all want to raft down the river again. Truly beautiful. We will definitely plan a return visit!

  • Submitted: May 31, 2017
  • Stayed: May 2017
  • Source: HomeAway
Owner's Response: I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. It's been my goal to create a place for friends and family to enjoy. So gratifying to hear that we have done just that! Come on back! Sandi
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  • 4 of 5

We really enjoyed this stay. The owner was very responsive. What you see is what you get! No wifi, cellphones don't work well in the house. Didn't get the opportunity to use the pool of hot tub but they looked inviting =) Leftovers in fridge/freezer was kind of strange but we just pushed it to the back.

Highly recommend checking out Pedego Electric Bikes and renting Trikkes to explore the Greenway in Cleveland, TN.

  • Submitted: Apr 24, 2017
  • Stayed: April 2017
  • Source: HomeAway
Owner's Response: Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the tip on Cleveland bike trail. Hope you walked the Hiwasse River trail. Full of spring flowers! Sandi
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Great, Loved it.

  • 5 of 5

We came in November, for the Thanksgiving week, to visit relatives that had moved to Benton earlier this year. Coming from Florida, and my wife being a native Tampa girl, had never seen the changing of the seasons. She says that no words can describe the beauty. The hangout is GREAT. Secluded enough to give a city person, the feeling of the country. The place is more than adaquately equipped with linens, towels, pots and pans and spices. We had used some of these items and just replaced what we used. We did not get use of the pool, but it is big. I figure if you want to come with a large group, the bunk house can comfortably sleep six up stairs and four down stairs. The big house will comfortably sleep five, especially if you don't need all that room. The bunk house has a ping-pong table, foose ball table, air hockey table and all sorts of board games, for kids or adults. The place is backed up to National Reserve, so the beauty around you is unbelievable. We will definitely come back in summer months and have our family come enjoy the pool and Bar-B-Ques. There is a real good section, of the house, with chain link fence for kids or dogs. The place was very clean and we had no problems with anything. Sandy was great, she provided so much information, about the house and surroundings. There are two wineries close by to visit, the mountains are all around you, so there is a lot to do, if you want to hit the trails. Would definitely suggest Rock City and Ruby Falls, if you want to make a little trip. Check them out on the internet, before you get there. There is no WiFi, and limited cell service, you are in the mountains. She does have DirecTV for the TV's. Would recommend this site to any one wanting to get away from the city.

  • Submitted: Nov 27, 2016
  • Stayed: November 2016
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Owner's Response: Thank you for your wonderful, descriptive review! I would also recommend a visit to the aquarium on your next visit they have two buildings. One for fresh water and one for salt water. When I take quest there,we usually tour one section then catch lunch at one of the many restaurants within walking distance, then tour the other. Never get tired of it! You were great guest. The place was left very nice . Thanks for starting the towels for me! Looking forward to hosting you again this summer! Sandi
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Great place to stay with your large group and pets.

  • 5 of 5

We enjoyed our stay at the hangout. There was plenty of room for our church group of 7. Next year we hope to have more people with us. It was very close to the church we were visiting in Benton, Tn. Thanks again Sandi for accommodating us.

  • Submitted: Oct 19, 2016
  • Stayed: October 2016
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Why Sandi Panella chose Austral

Great place for large groups or just a romantic couple to gather and relax around private pool! take one of the many trails accessible from the property to enjoy the woods.

Float the rivers or take a ride on the scenic train.

So many choices! So easy to get to!

What makes this house unique

in ground private pool, hot tub. short walk to 4 trailheads

Guestbook comments from the owner

I have been a lot of places in my years of traveling and it's the

bomb for stress free relaxation.
Aug 2012
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Nearest Airport
45 Miles
Nearest Barpub
5 Miles
Nearest Motorway
1 Miles
us 411 and gee creek
Nearest Restaurant
5 Miles
Several in Etowah
Car: necessary

Where the River meets the rails and the trails! Board the Scenic Hiwassee Train just across the road from property! Bring the horse 5 min ride to the Starr Mt trail head.Float and fish the Hiwassee, Raft the Ocoee Or just relax at the Hangout! Family and horse friendly. Borders the Cherokee National Forest and Gee Creek Wilderness Area. Minutes’ walk to The Hiwassee Scenic River State Park for fishing, floating and gentle trails. Short walk down forest rd to Gee Creek Falls for a scenic hike or refreshing dip in the swiiming hole! and Starr Mt, trail heads. Across the road from The Hiwassee Scenic Train boarding. Cross the road To Lost Corral Camp Ground and Starr Mt. horse trails! 20 minutes from Ocoee rafting. Take a ride on a glider along the river gorge!. Go antiquing or to a Drive-in Movie, Or just Hang-out!

Other Activities: white water rafting, tubing, glider rides

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee $25
cleaning above 4 guest $125

Owner's Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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Statement of Privacy (Last Updated 5/23/2017)

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (“American Honda”) recognizes that your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy is designed to explain how we collect, use and disclose information about you on: (1) www.honda.com, www.acura.com and other American Honda websites on which this privacy policy is linked; and (2) the social media accounts and/or pages that we control. American Honda websites, applications and social media accounts are collectively referred to in this Policy as “Sites”. By using these Sites, you agree to this Privacy Policy and any future amendments and additions.

This Policy supplements other American Honda privacy policies including its Vehicle Technology Data Privacy Practices and the privacy policies that govern American Honda’s software applications. A supplemental Privacy Policy is provided below for American Honda Finance Corporation and certain affiliated entities.

This Policy does not apply to: (1) a limited number of American Honda websites that are governed by separate privacy policies; (2) our offline information practices; (3) the collection and use of your personal information by any Honda or Acura dealer; or (4) the collection and use of your information by the companies that operate social media platforms through which American Honda maintains an account or page.

Table of Contents

Information Collection
Use of Information by American Honda
Sharing of Information with Third Parties
Online Tracking and Interest-Based Advertisements
Policy on Collection of Information from Children
International Users
Your California Privacy Rights
Contact Information
Policy Updates
American Honda Finance Corporation Financial Privacy Policy

Information Collection

Personally Identifiable Information You Give Us

We receive and may store any personal information entered on our Sites. Depending upon the Site and context, this information may include the following (along with any other information you provide):

  Contact Information. Name, address, city, state, zip code, email address and telephone number.
  Demographic Information. Date of birth, gender, occupation, employer and country of origin.
•  Owner Testimonials and Multimedia Submissions. On certain Sites, such as Owners.Honda.com, you may choose to provide testimonials, upload pictures or videos or otherwise provide personal information.
  Vehicle Information. VIN, make, model, year, trim level, color, selling dealer and year purchased.
•  Payment Information. On certain Sites, such as Honda and Acura eStore and financial services Sites, credit card and other payment information (account numbers, account type, routing numbers and bank name) may be collected. This information is used solely to process your transaction(s).
  American Honda Account Information. If you create an account on any Site, we collect information related to that account such as username, password and answers to your security questions.
•  Instant Messaging Information. Certain Sites may offer instant messaging features. If you sign up for such features, you are choosing to allow other instant messaging users to see that you are online. At your discretion, you may choose to share additional information with other users.
•  Information on Credit Applications. Information provided on credit applications may include some of the information covered above as well as additional information such as your social security number and income. Information provided on a credit application is used solely in accordance with the American Honda Finance Corporation Financial Privacy Policy provided below.

Certain Sites allow you to send e-cards to third parties. This requires you to provide the email address of each third party to whom you wish to send a card. Third party emails are used solely for this purpose.

You can visit our Sites without sharing personal information; however, certain features and tools (such as the ability to email video hyperlinks, request a quote, request a brochure, locate a dealer or create an account) may not be available unless personal information is provided.

Information Provided in Connection with Employment Applications

We receive and may store personal information provided to American Honda when you apply for employment with American Honda or any of its affiliated companies on www.honda.com/careers or other Sites. This information may include name, educational and employment background, contact information, job qualifications, and jobs for which you may wish to be considered. You may choose to provide additional information, such as your resume or CV, employment references, and salary requirements. You may also choose to provide this information by extracting it from another online location, such as Google, Yahoo, or Talent Exchange Universal Profile. Your provision of this information in connection with seeking employment at American Honda is voluntary and you determine the extent of the information you provide. Your decision not to provide such information may affect our ability to consider you for employment. This information is collected and maintained through Oracle’s Taleo service and is not shared except between the Taleo service and American Honda (and its affiliated companies), or between American Honda and its affiliated companies, as necessary for employment decisions. For more information about Oracle’s privacy policies, please consult Oracle’s disclosures on its website (www.oracle.com).

Information We Collect Automatically

Device and Usage Information

We receive information from the devices (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) you use to connect to our Sites. The information we receive from these devices may include IP address, unique device identifiers, browser type, internet service provider, hardware model, operating system and application version. When you use or interact with our Sites, we may also record certain information and store it in log files. This may include referring and exit pages, time and date stamp, search terms and clickstream data.

Location Information

We receive location information from the devices you use to connect to our Sites. Location information may be obtained through the use of geolocation features in your devices or through other methods such as using your IP address to identify your general geographic area.

Cookies, Web Beacons and Similar Technologies

We may receive and store certain information about your browsing preferences or activities by using cookies, web beacons and similar technologies. These technologies may be provided by third parties such as ClearTrust, BrowserHawk, Capricorn Encryption, WebTrends and others. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer to help websites and applications recognize your browser. They help us provide you with customized services and may be used for interest-based advertisements or to associate you with social media sites. We may use both session cookies (disappear after you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain after you close your browser and may be accessed every time you use or connect to our Sites). Most web browsers allow you to modify your cookie settings; however, certain features of our Sites may not work properly if you disable cookies. Web beacons are transparent graphic pixels that are placed on web pages that enable us or a third party to track your actions on our Sites and deliver interest-based advertisements. More information regarding online tracking and interested-based advertising, including opt-out options is included below.

Social Media Widgets

Our sites and mobile applications include social media features connected with social media platform such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Google Plus, Pinterest, YouTube and others. These features may collect information about your IP address and which page you’re visiting on our site, and they may set a cookie or employ other tracking technologies. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our site. Your interactions with those features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies that provide them.

Use of Information by American Honda

Except as otherwise limited in the Policy, we may use personal and anonymous information collected from the Sites in several ways, including:

•  To facilitate or fulfill the information, products or services you have requested;
•  To provide educational materials to you;
•  To provide important safety or warranty related information;
•  To maintain customer relationships;
To communicate with you about your account;
•  For future marketing promotions, including advertisements tailored to your interests; and
For internal business operations, including the improvement of our products/services, data analytics, to personalize your experience and other normal business activities.

Information obtained through our Sites may be merged with other information American Honda already knows, such as whether you are an owner of a Honda or Acura product.

Sharing of Information with Third Parties

Except as otherwise limited in the Policy, we may share personal and anonymous information collected from the Sites as outlined in this section.

Affiliated Entities

We may share the information we collect with our parent company, subsidiaries and affiliates. These entities may use this information for everyday business purposes, including the purposes for which American Honda uses the information (outlined above).

Service Providers

We may share the information we collect with third parties that perform services on behalf of American Honda. Service providers may include companies that provide fulfillment, IT, marketing, survey, data analytic, data hygiene or other services on behalf American Honda. These companies may need information about you in order to perform their functions.

We may share your personal information with authorized Honda and Acura dealers, which are independently owned and operated. Dealers may use this information for their everyday business purposes, including marketing, customer service, fulfillment and related purposes.

When you visit or use a part of any Site that is co-branded or that is a part of a joint promotion involving American Honda and one or more third parties (each a “Co-Branded Party”), you are providing and consenting to provide your personal information and any other information collected by any Co-Branded Party to American Honda and each of the Co-Branded Parties without any other notice or further consent. We do not control Co-Branded Parties’ use or treatment of information you provide to them and you should consult each of their privacy policies or any separate Co-Branded privacy policy posted on or linked from the Co-Branded site to determine your rights with respect to their use and treatment of your information.

Sensitive Information

Sensitive information (social security numbers, payment information and geolocation information) obtained via the Sites is shared only pursuant to your consent or to the extent necessary to process your transactions or fulfill your requests.

As Required by Law or Requested by Law Enforcement

We may share your personal information in response to a subpoena, civil investigative demand or request from a law enforcement agency, or to otherwise comply with applicable laws.

Changes in Corporate Structure or Bankruptcy

In the event that American Honda is involved in a bankruptcy, merger, acquisition, reorganization or sale of assets, your information may be sold or transferred as part of that transaction. We also may retain a copy of such information.

Other Nonaffiliated Third Parties

We will not knowingly share your personal information with any other nonaffiliated third party, for such party’s own marketing purposes, without your consent. One example of such sharing is when . you request to be added to the fan mailing list of one of the participating Civic Tour bands and/or a Civic Tour promotional partner.

Online Tracking and Interest-Based Advertisements

AHM and third parties, which may include Google, Adobe, Facebook and others advertising networks, use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to gather information about you over time and across different websites or applications in order to help predict your preferences and show you interest-based advertisements.

How You Can Opt-Out

If you do not wish to receive interest-based advertising, please visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Consumer Choice Page. The DAA website allows you to opt-out of one or more interest-based advertising networks. Opt-outs are device and browser specific; therefore, you will need to set your opt-out preferences for each device and browser. Deleting browser cookies can remove your opt-out preferences; however, the DAA offers browser extensions that help preserve the opt-out preferences you set on the DAA's Consumer Choice Page. Please note that opt-outs only apply to interest-based advertising. You may still receive other types of online advertising.

Browser Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “do not track” setting that allows you to tell sites that you do not want to be tracked. At this time, our Sites do not treat browsers that send a “do not track” signal differently from browsers that do not send one. You may, however, opt-out of interest-based advertising as outlined above.

Policy on Collection of Information from Children

We are committed to protecting children's privacy on the Internet. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at 1-800-999-1009 / Power Equipment- 770-497-6400 / Motorcycle- 866-784-1870 / Acura- 800-382-2238

We use, and require our service providers to use, a variety of procedural, technical, and physical controls to help protect your information. Unfortunately, even though we take measures to protect your information, no security measure can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

We will never request your credit card number, social security number or other sensitive information through email. This practice, called “phishing”, is a scam designed to steal your information. If you receive an email that looks like it is from us asking you for this information, do not respond. You might also consider updating your email filter settings to block emails from the domain from which the email was sent.

The Sites may contain links to third party websites including social media platforms, acura.merchandisecollection.com (operated by Staples Promotional Products, Inc.) and websites related to American Honda credit cards (operated by third party financial institutions), among others. Please be aware that if you access these links, you will be leaving our site. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of those sites, as we are not responsible for their content, links, or privacy procedures.

International Users

American Honda Sites covered by this website are intended for United States residents only. If you are a resident of another country, please use the corresponding Honda or Acura Sites. In the event that you provide any personal information on American Honda Sites, you consent to the transfer of such information across country borders, and to the use, processing, and disclosure of such information in global locations, including those that may have different levels of privacy protection than in your own country.

Your California Privacy Rights

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents with whom we have an established business relationship may request (up to once per year) that we provide the categories of personal information we share with third parties for their direct marketing purposes and the names of such third parties. To make such a request, please contact us at 1-800-999-1009 / Power Equipment- 770-497-6400 / Motorcycle- 866-784-1870 / Acura- 800-382-2238

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our online privacy practices, please contact us at 1-800-999-1009 / Power Equipment- 770-497-6400 / Motorcycle- 866-784-1870 / Acura- 800-382-2238

Policy Updates

If we decide to change our privacy policies or procedures, we will post those changes to this Privacy Policy so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We suggest periodically visiting this page to review our policies and procedures.

American Honda Finance Corporation Financial Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5/23/2017

This policy is provided by American Honda Finance Corporation (doing business as Honda Financial Services and Acura Financial Services) and is given on behalf of the following family of companies (affiliates):

American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC)
American Honda Service Contract Corporation
Honda North America, Inc.
American Honda Receivables Corp.
American Honda Receivables Corp. II
Honda Titling Inc./Honda Lease Trust
Honda Funding, Inc.
Honda Titling A-D LLCs
Honda Titling A-D LPs

AHFC websites include www.acurafinancialservices.com and www.hondafinancialservices.com among others.

Privacy Policy Overview

AHFC respects and protects customer privacy. We know privacy is important to you and is vital to our business. As required by law, this document explains our Privacy Policy. We want you to know how we keep our customer information private and secure and how we use the information to provide you a broad range of financial services and products to serve you better.

How do we protect information?

We maintain physical and electronic safeguards and have policies and procedures that are intended to prevent unauthorized access to consumer information.

AHFC collects information from

1. Credit applications or from other forms that you give us (for example, your name, address, social security number, income and obligations);
2. Credit reporting agencies (for example, your creditworthiness and credit history); and
3. The AHFC family of companies on transactions with us that you have conducted (for example, products that you have purchased, financed or leased, your retail or lease account balance and payment history).

Sharing of information

We may disclose information that we collect about your direct transactions (for example, account balance and payment history, as a present or former customer) among the AHFC family of companies and our parent company, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Sharing with carefully selected companies

We may also share information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others (for example, your name, address, account terms/activity) with the following:

  Companies that perform marketing services on our behalf or with whom we have joint marketing agreements.
•  Other nonaffiliated financial institutions, including automobile dealers, with which we have joint marketing agreements.

Sharing with others, as the law allows

We may also disclose:

  All of the information (see 1-3, above) that we collect about you as a present or former customer to financial service providers (for example, banks, vendors or service companies that provide statement printing and mailing or other types of services) for your accounts with AHFC, or with the affiliate to which your account may be assigned and for which AHFC provides servicing.
•  Information about you to nonaffiliated third parties as permitted or required by law (for example, information provided to credit reporting agencies or in response to a subpoena).

Policy Updates

If we modify our privacy policy on how we handle your personal information, we will post the revised information here, with a revised "effective date" at the top of this privacy policy. If there are material changes to this privacy policy or in how we will use your personal information, we may notify you by other means, such as sending an email to you or by posting a notice of such changes on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this statement to be informed of how we are protecting your information.


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San Jose Divorce Lawyer

Furthering Your Goals

For many spouses and parents, getting a divorce or handling other family law matters like child custody or support issues can be a source of stress. People care deeply about their families and the future of their loved ones. To protect them, you need to retain the services of an attorney who understands how much is at stake. Elainie Honjas is an experienced family law attorney who may be able to help you with a wide range of legal concerns. She has represented people in many Bay Area communities for the last 29 years.

In California, you can obtain a no-fault divorce from your spouse based on irreconcilable differences. You must have lived in California for at least six months before filing for divorce in the state, and you must have lived in the county where the divorce case will be filed for at least the last three months. The spouse who is filing for divorce must serve the other spouse with a copy of the petition for dissolution of marriage after filing it in the Superior Court of the county where either spouse has lived for the last three months. Once the divorce papers are filed, you must wait at least six months for the divorce to be finalized.

Legal Separation

Some spouses prefer to get a separation rather than go through a divorce. In some instances, it is because they hope that they will reconcile eventually. In other cases, spouses may wish to maintain their legal status because of health insurance or immigration-related reasons. A legal separation is not the same as a divorce, but separation agreements that are negotiated as part of a legal settlement can have an impact on the terms of an eventual divorce, so it is important to retain a divorce attorney in San Jose for the separation as well. The spouses remain married and cannot marry other people after obtaining a legal separation.

You can obtain a court-approved annulment so that it is as if you never married and your marriage is invalidated on certain grounds. Generally, whoever is seeking an annulment is required to establish the grounds. It is possible to obtain an annulment based on the other spouse's incurable physical disability or a spouse's unsound mind. It is also possible to obtain an annulment if the marriage was a result of fraud or force.

Domestic Partnerships

In California, domestic partnerships are governed by the California Family Code, starting with section 297. A domestic partnership is a legal relationship available to same-sex couples and to opposite-sex couples, assuming that at least one would-be partner is at least 62 years old.

Child Custody and Visitation

When determining custody and visitation for a child, California judges use the best interests of the child as the standard. There is no presumption in favor of the mother, and both parents have equal rights to custody. The court is supposed to be primarily interested in the welfare, safety, and health of the child and is supposed to remain aware that children are benefited by having frequent, continuing contact with both parents. A San Jose divorce attorney can help you ensure that the court takes your child’s best interests into account.

Child and Spousal Support

Under California guidelines, the presumptive amount of child support is 40% of the paying parent's net monthly income, reduced by half of the recipient spouse's net monthly income. When ordering spousal support, the court must consider numerous factors, including the extent to which each spouse's earning ability is enough to maintain the marital standard of living. This also takes into account the marketable skills of the recipient, the contributions of the recipient to the supporting spouse, the ability to pay off the supporting spouse, how long the marriage lasted, the age and health of the spouses, tax consequences, and other issues.

International Child Abduction and Jurisdiction / Interstate Custody and Jurisdiction

Sometimes after a divorce a parent abducts a child and takes them out of the state or out of the country. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is a treaty that was enacted to return kidnapped children to their home countries so that a court in the home country can issue or affirm a child custody order. In cases involving interstate child custody issues, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) may apply.

The identity of a child's father is assumed if a child is born during a marriage or if a man has been living with a child and mother in a family-like way and has demonstrated a commitment to the child. However, in other situations, paternity must be established through a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity or a paternity lawsuit. An experienced divorce attorney can guide San Jose residents through this process.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence occurs when a certain familial or intimate relationship exists between a person being abused and the abuser. Abuse can include physically hurting somebody, and it can also include sexual assault, making serious threats, stalking, harassing, or destroying somebody else's personal property. Domestic violence can occur in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. A victim may ask for a domestic violence order from the court if someone has abused them or threatened to abuse them, and they have a close relationship to that person. A close relationship can include a marriage, a registered domestic partnership, divorced or separated spouses, a date, people living together as more than roommates, or the relationship of people who parent a child together. It can also include grandparents, parents, children, siblings, and in-laws.

Complex Property Issues

California is a community property state. Any property or income that a spouse earned during the marriage is presumed to be community property. A spouse's separate property is whatever was acquired prior to the marriage or received during the marriage by a gift, bequest, or devise. During a divorce, the community property will be divided such that the net value of the assets received by each spouse is equal. However, each physical asset is not divided. For example, one spouse might keep the marital home, while the other spouse gets a vacation property and the family business. The key is that the division must be equal in value. Some divorces involve complex estates, such as a business in which a great deal of goodwill has built up, intellectual property, pensions, retirement accounts, and stocks. In such cases, it may be necessary for your San Jose divorce lawyer to hire a forensic accountant and other experts to trace and value the property.

Enforcements of Family Law Judgments and Orders

It can be challenging to enforce a family law judgment in California. In some cases, a spouse does not comply with a child support or alimony order. It is important to retain an attorney to enforce a divorce judgment. There may be enforcement terms set forth in a negotiated or mediated settlement agreement, and both spouses are supposed to follow those procedures to enforce the judgment.

Pre-Marital and Post-Marital Agreements

Some spouses agree about how their property will be distributed in the event of a divorce. An engaged couple can make a pre-marital agreement determining how the property will be characterized and how it will be divided. To be valid, this agreement must be in writing. These agreements are covered by the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.

Guardianships of a Minor

A guardianship is a court-ordered arrangement whereby someone other than a child's parent gets custody of the child, manages the child's property, or both. In California, guardians can be grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, foster parents, friends, relatives, or others. The guardian usually decides where a child lives, makes medical decisions, chooses a child's school, obtains social services for a child, and provides financial support.

Conservatorships of the Person

Conservatorships are court cases in which a conservator is appointed to care for a disabled or incapacitated adult who is either unable to handle their own care or unable to take care of their own financial affairs. For example, if an adult child develops schizophrenia, the parents may become conservators so that they can help the child manage their money and daily living tasks that have become difficult.

Step-Parent Adoptions

In California, the Department of Social Services prefers that a step-parent be married for at least one year to the parent of the child before adopting them. Once the adoption takes place, the new parent-child relationship is permanent, and both parents have equal financial and other obligations to the child. This means that if a couple gets divorced post-adoption, the adoptive step-parent will still have rights and obligations toward the child.

Often, divorces move beyond direct negotiations between spouses' attorneys to mediation. Mediation is a process in which settlement negotiations between the parties are facilitated by a neutral third party, known as a mediator. The mediator moves between the parties, showing them the potential strengths and weaknesses of their case and discussing the applicable law to help them get to an agreement that neither party may find perfect but both find acceptable.

Consult a Knowledgeable Divorce Attorney in San Jose or Surrounding Cities

If you need help with a family law matter in or around San Jose, you should not hesitate to contact Elainie Honjas, Attorney at Law. She also represents people in Santa Clara, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Mateo, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, and Oakland, among other Bay Area cities. Call us at 408.292.4849 or complete our online form for a free consultation.


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