Property division is one of the main obstacles to completing a divorce. California often treats everything as community property, making this a massive undertaking. There are two paths forward for separating belongings. One is going through the court system and having...
In the complex landscape of divorce, alimony plays a crucial role. Alimony, or spousal support, is a financial provision one spouse makes to the other after a divorce. It serves to minimize any unfair economic effects of a divorce by providing continued income to the...
Adoption is a beautiful journey that allows individuals or couples to grow their families. In California, the state has designed the process of adoption to be inclusive, and it applies to all prospective parents, regardless of their sexual orientation. Same-sex...
During your divorce proceedings, you have several options on how to settle your affairs. Generally, you will either do it in court or outside of court. Regardless of how you decide the handle matters, you will always have to involve a judge. This is especially...
If you are like most people, you assume that wills only come into play once you pass away. While this is the case for many people, some individuals may require directives before they die. If you should become seriously ill or injured to the point where you cannot make...
Marriages end for many reasons, from simple reasons like incompatibility to more tense ones like infidelity. Divorces are no longer as uncommon as they once were and can arise without one party being the aggressor. For instance, the case may be that one or both...
Legal malpractice causes a client significant and jeopardizes their fight for justice. If you have a poor experience with an attorney, it does not mean you can claim malpractice. You might have a situation where you found a lawyer who is just not good at the job. When...
Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone passes away. It involves verifying the deceased person's will, identifying their assets, paying their debts and taxes, and distributing their assets to their beneficiaries. While probate can be an important...
The unknowns of divorce might have you scrambling for financial support to make ends meet. You may wonder if long-term alimony will happen and what kind of payment you can expect in the meantime. Courts determine how much alimony payments are after assessing multiple...
One aspect of estate planning is preparing for the unexpected. An advanced healthcare directive is a document that helps your medical team know how to proceed in the event you are in an incapacitated state and unable to make your own medical decisions. According to...
