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...
It is a common misconception that estate planning is only beneficial to people who have large assets. The truth is that estate planning is beneficial to everyone. Most people own at least one valuable item. This can include a house, vehicle or even simply bank...
In any legal form you fill out, a mistake can have dire consequences, and divorce papers are no different. According to the California Courts, you will get your forms back from the court clerk if there is missing or incorrect information. You may even need to schedule...
In most cases in California, after a death, an estate representative will close out the estate through the probate process. The California Courts note that smaller estates may not need to go through probate and an informal estate representative will complete the...
Every couple should discuss finances before they marry, and if you already have bank accounts, retirement accounts or other assets, it is particularly important. Debt is another critical topic to talk about. According to NetCredit, you and your new spouse could be...
There are a myriad of factors to consider when creating an estate plan. In addition to organizing your property and assets, you must consider who you would like to receive it once you pass. Furthermore, you may want to make the process as easy as possible for your...
While planning your estate, you put a lot of focus on taking care of your children in your absence. It may not feel right leaving them the same amount, but you do not know how to go about leaving them different inheritances. Kiplinger offers advice on the matter....
One of the benefits of estate planning is that certain assets may be able to bypass the process of probate. This allows heirs to receive their inheritance much sooner, and without as much headache. Unfortunately, many people may not have estate planning documents set...
Married couples automatically create a contractual relationship when they file their marriage license. Spouses, by default, agree to a state-imposed agreement that decides each individual’s rights, including property, in the event that the couple divorces. However, if...
