https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/ New articles and team news from the Law Offices of Steven Ibarra, Whittier, CA. en-us https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/how-social-media-is-like-a-law-firm/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/how-social-media-is-like-a-law-firm/ Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Know Your Rights One photo or comment, taken out of context, can undercut months of honest work on your case. Here is how to protect yourself online. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/dads-deserve-better-how-to-fight-for-your-rights-as-a-father/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/dads-deserve-better-how-to-fight-for-your-rights-as-a-father/ Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Family Law California law does not favor mothers over fathers. What matters is your child's best interest, and there is a lot you can do to show the court the role you play. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/flat-fees/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/flat-fees/ Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Know Your Rights Lawyers charge in three main ways. Knowing how each one works helps you ask the right questions and avoid surprises before you sign anything. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/how-to-file-a-lawsuit/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/how-to-file-a-lawsuit/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Know Your Rights Most injury cases never see a courtroom, but knowing each step helps you make good decisions and know what to expect along the way. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/how-long-does-bankruptcy-chapter-7-take/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/how-long-does-bankruptcy-chapter-7-take/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Bankruptcy For most people, Chapter 7 takes about four months from filing to discharge. Here is what happens at each step, and what can make a case take longer. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/seeking-justice-who-can-file-a-wrongful-death-claim-and-hold-negligent-parties-accountable/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/seeking-justice-who-can-file-a-wrongful-death-claim-and-hold-negligent-parties-accountable/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Personal Injury No lawsuit can bring back someone you love. But California law gives certain family members a way to hold the responsible party accountable and protect the family's future. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/does-california-have-a-homestead-exemption/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/does-california-have-a-homestead-exemption/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Bankruptcy Yes. California's homestead exemption protects part of the equity in your home from creditors, both in bankruptcy and when a creditor wins a court judgment against you. The protected amount went up in 2021 and now adjusts every year. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/are-slip-and-fall-cases-hard-to-prove/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/are-slip-and-fall-cases-hard-to-prove/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Personal Injury They can be. A fall alone is not enough. You have to show the property owner was careless, and the proof that shows it can disappear within days. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/what-bankruptcy-can-and-cannot-do/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/what-bankruptcy-can-and-cannot-do/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Bankruptcy A bankruptcy discharge can erase credit cards, medical bills and many other debts for good. But some debts survive, and liens on your property work differently than most people expect. https://www.ibarralaw.com/team/steven-ibarra/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/team/steven-ibarra/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Team Managing Attorney https://www.ibarralaw.com/team/celeste-chavez/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/team/celeste-chavez/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Team Director of Operations https://www.ibarralaw.com/team/annissa-henry/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/team/annissa-henry/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Team Family Law Paralegal & Bankruptcy Processor https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/the-uber-ballot-measure-is-gone-heres-what-replaced-it/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/the-uber-ballot-measure-is-gone-heres-what-replaced-it/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Personal Injury News Uber's proposal to cap what crash victims can recover won't be on your November ballot. A narrower new law, SB 623, takes its place in 2027. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/california-doubled-its-minimum-car-insurance/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/california-doubled-its-minimum-car-insurance/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Car Accidents The minimum injury coverage California drivers must carry went from $15,000 to $30,000. That helps, but it still doesn't go far after a serious crash. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/hurt-in-california-the-two-deadlines-that-can-end-your-case/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/hurt-in-california-the-two-deadlines-that-can-end-your-case/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Know Your Rights Miss one of these deadlines and you can lose the right to any compensation, no matter how strong your case is. https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/why-the-right-expert-witness-can-make-or-break-your-injury-case/ https://www.ibarralaw.com/blog/why-the-right-expert-witness-can-make-or-break-your-injury-case/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Inside Your Case Experts shape what an insurer will pay and what a jury believes. Credentials matter, but the expert who can explain your injury in plain words is the one jurors trust.