While it is important for most California adults to have some kind of estate plan, it is also important to ensure that the plan is up to date. There are several elements you should focus on to make sure that the plan will still work for you and your loved ones. Roles...
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Tips on planning for your divorce
Before you get divorced in California, it's important to prepare yourself as much as possible. Careful preparation can mean the difference between a quick divorce and a long, stressful legal battle. If you're prepared for your divorce, you'll be ready to tackle...
How a divorce can impact your estate plan
It is generally in your best interest to review your estate plan after ending your marriage. This ensures that a former spouse can't inherit property, serve as your executor or otherwise benefit from your estate. In California, a spouse is essentially disinherited by...
Splitting debt in divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you might be concerned about how your assets will be divided. However, it is also important to consider how your debt will be divided. Since California is a community property state, the court may decide that debt acquired after...
Is an alternating week schedule best for your child?
When dealing with divorce cases, most judges in California prefer to give parents joint custody of their children. Ideally, this gives both parents an equal amount of time with their child so they can raise their child as they see fit. Some parents opt for an...
What California residents should know about estate planning
The circumstances that lead to a second or third marriage tend to be significantly different than those that compel you to marry your original spouse. For instance, there is a good chance that both you and your new spouse have children or are bringing significant...
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...
Leaving the “likes” out of your estate plan could mean trouble
Social media accounts are usually last on a person’s list when it comes to planning their estate – but they shouldn’t be. Not only could overlooking them mean a loss of sentimental value for your loved ones but it could pose challenges if they need to access your...
Ex’s and oh no’s: How the new US tax bill will affect alimony
Better get your divorce or legal separation finalized before the end of 2018. At least that's what matrimonial law and financial experts are saying now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been signed into law. For those who haven't read the TCJA -- which is...
Will marijuana influence my child custody case?
If you’re in a custody battle, you might be worried about how your parenting time with your child will be affected. You don’t want to do anything that will jeopardize the time that you spend together and you strive to be the best role model possible. You’re a...
