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...
Year: 2018
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...
What is a special needs trust?
If you are a California resident with a disabled child, one of your greatest concerns is who will care for your child after your death. Establishing a special needs trust for him or her can answer that question and also provide the funds necessary to continue...
How easy is it to modify my child custody order?
At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn in California, we understand that even though you are divorced, you must maintain a post-divorce relationship with your ex-spouse if you have minor children. Regardless of how friendly or unfriendly this relationship may be, it is...
When a marriage ends, should you keep your family home?
When you were trying to find your family home, it may have taken a great deal of time and effort. Buying a house is not an easy task, and once you found a place that fit your needs and the needs of your family, you likely felt a great sense of relief. However, you may...
Are you prepared for your child custody case?
Your child is the most important person in your life. Your spouse may have once held that position, but now that you are going through the divorce process, your child has likely become your greatest focus. While you may have initially wanted to come to child custody...