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What should you include in a prenuptial agreement?
When you plan your wedding in California, you never anticipate getting a divorce. However, thinking about the difficult challenges you may face later on and addressing them in a prenuptial can protect you from devastating losses if your relationship ever comes to an...
Dealing with your portion of a 401(k) in a divorce
While most people might assume that the conclusion of your divorce proceedings in California brings with it a great deal of relief, the fact is that you might also view it with a certain amount of trepidation. This is particularly true if you were not the primary...
How can I determine the worth of my assets?
With a divorce approaching, you should know how much your assets are worth so that you receive your fair share in the final settlement. Still, dollar amounts may not tell the whole story. Although some assets may have the same dollar value, it does not mean they will...
National Adoption Month
November 23, 2019, is designated as National Adoption Day and November is designated as National Adoption Month. On Saturday, November 23rd, courthouses around the country were open for a special one-day adoption finalization event. Who Benefits? Older youth, in...
Estate Planning Awareness Week: The Importance to You and Your Family of Having an Estate Plan
In 2008, Congress passed House Resolution 1499, designating the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. There is no better time to begin your estate planning preparation or touch base with your loved ones about their estate plans. According...
The Age of the Elderly
The Census Bureau released an estimate that the population in the U.S. over 65 will grow more than 60 percent between now and 2040. The elderly will make up almost a quarter of the American population. As we age, an estate plan becomes more and more essential for our...
The Age of the Elderly
The Census Bureau released an estimate that the population in the U.S. over 65 will grow more than 60 percent between now and 2040. The elderly will make up almost a quarter of the American population. As we age, an estate plan becomes more and more essential for our...
Avoiding divorce through improved communication
Married couples who feel they may be on the brink of breaking up their relationship and going their separate ways in California could benefit from a tweak in their communication style. Old and unhealthy communication habits could pave the way to unhappiness and the...
Including pets in a prenuptial or a postnuptial agreement
Understanding how California's community property laws work is important for pet lovers who are planning to get married or divorced. Generally, all property acquired before a marriage, including animals, is an individual's separate property. Any pets purchased or...