Many people in California associate estate planning tools like wills and trusts with people at older stages of their lives. However, the reality of the matter is that even a person in their 20s or 30s can benefit from some form of estate planning. At any given time, a...
You may have several conflicting emotions about your soon-to-be-former spouse, but you do not feel conflicted in the slightest about wanting to take care of your shared children. How should you structure child support in your divorce agreement? Forbes offers factors...
Having an estate plan is beneficial for all California residents, but if you are also a new parent, creating one may be of particular importance. Many young people put off creating estate plans, either because they feel they do not have enough assets to warrant doing...
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may have some concerns about your financial future. Fortunately, you are likely to end up with roughly an equal share of the marital estate. You may also be eligible for spousal support to help you make ends meet...
When you and your child’s other parent end your relationship and are unable to agree about custody and parenting time, you may task California’s family court system with coming up with an arrangement for you. When making decisions about child custody, family courts...
Avoiding probate is a noble goal of estate planning, but some gambits are much more trouble than they are worth. Many Americans wonder about the best way to pass down property to their heirs. Often, property is the largest asset that an American owns, and taking care...
Going through a divorce is no easy feat. While there are many topics to negotiate, dividing property may be one of the most difficult. You can achieve property division through mediation or through traditional litigation, depending on the circumstances of your case. ...
You may be surprised to learn that a living will, also known as an advance healthcare directive in California, is not really a will at all. A living will is a legal document that is meant to communicate your wishes in certain medical situations where you may not be...
If you chose to stay home while your spouse worked during your marriage, you may have some valid concerns about your ability to support yourself after your marriage ends. Fortunately, if you meet specific factors, a judge may decide to award you spousal support to...
Those who are facing a divorce may have concerns regarding their transition to single life. If a married couple each has drastically different income levels, one of them may qualify to receive spousal support. Spousal support is a complex issue and the courts will...
