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- Life After Bankruptcy
It’s understandable to be scared about filing for bankruptcy. However, despite rampant misinformation and unfortunate implications, your life circumstances really won’t change aside from ...
- The Pros & Cons of Filing for Joint Bankruptcy
If you are married, struggling with debt, and are now faced with the prospect of filing for bankruptcy, you will have to decide whether you will file a joint or individual bankruptcy. Before ...
- Why You Need an Attorney When Filing for Bankruptcy
While you are not required to have an attorney when filing for bankruptcy, not doing so is generally an unwise decision and can cause many problems to arise in court, costing you time and money, while ...
- Balancing the "No Parent" & the "Fun Parent" After Your Divorce
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is learning how to share custody with your ex. No one wants to be the “mean parent,” but what else can you do if your ex is acting ...
- Co-Parenting on Thanksgiving
Holidays can be incredibly difficult for the recently divorced, and Thanksgiving is no exception. In the past, you may have enjoyed cooking and eating a delicious turkey dinner with your spouse and ...
- Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?
Divorce is an incredibly complicated legal process even for couples who amicably agree that it suits their best interests. In fact, many spouses underestimate how many decisions and complex ...
- AB 2274: Pets Are Family Members, Not Property
To many Californians, pets are more than just a cute face to come home to at night. The animals in our lives are important family members who serve as our constant and loving companions. In fact, we ...
- What Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QRDO, is a court order that specifies how retirement funds are to be distributed during the divorce process. Many people forget that retirement funds are part ...
- Including an Infidelity Clause in Your Prenuptial Agreement
According to the American Psychological Association, emotional and physical infidelity are responsible for 20-40% of all divorces in the United States. Because California is a no-fault state, ...
- Understanding the Legal Definition of Domestic Violence in California
Domestic violence is a national epidemic that harms countless men and women across the United States each year. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), “1 in 4 ...
- Identifying Domestic Abuse
Acts of domestic abuse are typically driven by feelings of insecurity and fear. Abusers often use physical and psychological tactics to dominate and manipulate their partners. This behavior stems from ...
- How Do I Get an Order of Protection?
Domestic violence is a serious concern that may require more than peaceful talks and patience to resolve. If you have been injured, by an individual, you might require an order of protection. An order ...
- AB 2274: Pets Are Family Members, Not Property
To many Californians, pets are more than just a cute face to come home to at night. The animals in our lives are important family members who serve as our constant and loving companions. In fact, we ...
- What Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QRDO, is a court order that specifies how retirement funds are to be distributed during the divorce process. Many people forget that retirement funds are part ...
- Including an Infidelity Clause in Your Prenuptial Agreement
According to the American Psychological Association, emotional and physical infidelity are responsible for 20-40% of all divorces in the United States. Because California is a no-fault state, ...
- Co-Parenting on Thanksgiving
Holidays can be incredibly difficult for the recently divorced, and Thanksgiving is no exception. In the past, you may have enjoyed cooking and eating a delicious turkey dinner with your spouse and ...
- How to Survive Father's Day as a Divorced Dad
Father’s Day is meant to celebrate the relationship between a father and his children. Unfortunately, this celebration becomes understandably difficult following a divorce. Life after divorce is ...
- Common Mistakes Dads Make During Divorce
In the past, courts were more likely to award primary custody to the mother rather than the father. But today, judges do not presume that the mother will be the primary caretaker. Rather, courts are ...
- What Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QRDO, is a court order that specifies how retirement funds are to be distributed during the divorce process. Many people forget that retirement funds are part ...
- Spouses Request Accelerated Divorces in Light of the TCJA Deadline
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the controversial Tax Cuts & Jobs Act into law. This aggressive and sweeping tax legislation is eliminating personal exemptions, making significant ...
- Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?
Divorce is an incredibly complicated legal process even for couples who amicably agree that it suits their best interests. In fact, many spouses underestimate how many decisions and complex ...
- What You Need to Know About Stepchild Adoption
When couples get divorced, they often discover happiness in building separate lives and starting new families. This can leave the child of a previous marriage feeling adrift and ultimately questioning ...
- How Might Remarriage Affect My Divorce Settlement?
When you or your ex-spouse remarry, some of the agreements from your divorce may change. After a divorce, especially one involving children, one party may have a financial duty to the other through ...
- What Rights Do I Have as a Stepparent?
Stepparents have historically had few rights in regards to their spouse’s children. After the year 2000, however, many states began to pass legislation that recognized the role of stepparents in ...