
California law offers two distinct paths for couples who want legal recognition of their relationship: marriage and domestic partnership. Understanding the difference between spouse vs domestic partner can affect your rights to property, healthcare decisions,…
If you're considering divorce or trying to understand your relationship's future, you've likely wondered what percent of marriages end in divorce in California. California consistently ranks among the states with the lowest divorce rates in…
Families in California come in many forms, and the legal recognition of same-sex relationships has evolved significantly over the past two decades. If you are planning to marry or you are addressing legal issues related…
Divorce remains a common legal matter. Although divorce rates are declining, thousands of couples still seek divorce every year. If you are part of a divorcing couple, it is important to know your options and…
When lawfully drafted and signed by both parties, a prenuptial agreement can help protect each party’s financial interests. California’s family code details the conditions for how that document should be drafted and signed, and failing…
Estate planning involves more than creating a will. Large estates can benefit from trusts, while estate owners may need to set up additional legal documentation that can provide directives for medical providers in the case…
During and after a divorce, a family court judge may consider whether alimony is appropriate for either spouse. Although spousal support is often associated with parents made to the wife, state law makes no preference…
Being legally separated often means living with a question most people never expect to face: if something happened to your spouse, would you still inherit? If something happened to you, would your spouse still receive…
For many reasons, including the avoidance of long winters and the beauty and climate of California, many Canadians own property (real or personal) in California. Canadians who own property in California are inadvertently bound by…
WHAT IS PROBATE? The probate process remains a mystery to many California consumers seeking legal advice. Probate is a legal process through which the appropriate county court sees that the deceased's assets are distributed according…