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...
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...
