What problems occur more often in a gray divorce?
Gray divorces are becoming more frequent today than ever before. A gray divorce is a term for two older people who decide to divorce later in life. Divorcing later in life is usually because a couple stays together for their children. They wait until their children grow up and then decide to separate. Gray divorces […]
What skills do executors need?
When selecting the executor for your estate, it is important to understand exactly what this person will need to accomplish and hold responsibility for during their time serving as executor. What exactly do executors do? What skill set do they need to succeed? Knowing the answer to these questions is crucial. How to manage an […]
3 considerations in a California gray divorce
Divorces do not bear the same stigma in the U.S. as they did in the past. As a result, they are not as uncommon as before. Gray divorces are also on the rise. However, while they are the same in many ways as other divorces, they also include different considerations. 1. Alimony The court has discretion […]
An inheritance is a good reason to draft a postnuptial agreement
You probably didn’t know enough about your potential inheritance when you get married to worry about protecting it. It is only years into your marriage when your parent passes away that you realize the value of their estate. They left their property for you specifically, not for you to share with your spouse. It is […]
Laughlin Legal, PC is pleased to welcome Rosalyn Jamili to the firm as a Managing Attorney
Please join us in welcoming Rosalyn Jamili to the firm as a Managing Attorney!
Laughlin Legal, PC is pleased to welcome Kristen Van Antwerp to the firm as an Associate Attorney
Please join us in welcoming Kristen Van Antwerp to the firm as an Associate Attorney!
Is your marriage coming to an end because of a midlife crisis?
Gray divorce is a relatively new term. This type of divorce, where individuals over the age of 50 decide to end their marriages, has become increasingly common in recent years. In fact, couples between the ages of 55 and 64 have a higher divorce rate than any other age group. While many factors may contribute to a […]
How does parenting time affect child support?
In California, both parents typically are responsible for the expenses that come with raising a child. If you and your child’s parent are no longer together, however, you may need to come up with a custody arrangement. Whether you have sole or joint physical custody of your child, you may be eligible to receive child […]
Laughlin Legal, PC Congratulates Yau Lee for her admission in California as a Provisionally Licensed Lawyer
Laughlin legal, PC is pleased to announce that Yau Lee has been admitted in California as a Provisionally Licensed Lawyer. Yau received her Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, San Diego. Yau has extensive experience in all […]
Are you responsible for your spouse’s debts in a divorce?
When starting the divorce process, couples primarily consider how to divide their assets. However, they must also address how the law determines who is responsible for debts. This process can be remarkably complicated depending on the couple’s financial situation. Debt types and amounts also contribute to the complexity of the case. California is a community […]
