It can be extremely difficult to leave an abusive marriage, whether your spouse is physically or emotionally abusive. You may have tried many times to leave, only to be pulled right back into the abuse. At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn, we understand the struggle...
Month: June 2018
Imagining your future lifestyle may help you with divorce
Getting a divorce is a major life change. It can be emotionally and financially challenging, and you may find yourself wanting to wallow in the hardships of the present moment. However, in such a situation, it may be more in your best interests to look toward the...
What happens after a divorce is finalized?
Even if you were to see a divorce process through the courts in California, there could still be work left to do. Initially, you would have to adapt to the new circumstances, deal with common liabilities and potentially review your estate. You might not find it easy...
How does a living trust benefit you?
As a reasonably well-to-do California resident, you may be thinking about your financial situation and what things you can do to enhance it. One of the things you may wish to consider is establishing a living trust. Per RBC Wealth Management, a living trust is one you...
How does asset division work in California?
As a resident of California who is currently going through a divorce, you understand that state law has a big hand in determining how the proceedings will go. For example, asset and property division are dictated by California state law.The Judicial Branch of...
How can you plan ahead to ensure your pet is taken care of?
Like other pet owners in California, your dog or cat is family to you. Whether you are older and expect your pet to outlive you or you worry that an unforeseen accident can leave your pet without a caregiver, you naturally want to make sure his or her needs are...
Making sure your will and trust work together
At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn in California, we help people such as you plan for your and your family's future. We know how proud you are of the assets you have accumulated through hard work over the years, and we understand that you likely have definite ideas...
Using Bitcoin to hide assets during a divorce
At the Law Office of Stephen W Penn and Associates, we know that there is nothing new about greedy or vindictive California spouses attempting to hide assets during a divorce. This has been going on for decades. What is new, however, is the way in which asset-hiding...