At its simplest, probate can be a complicated process to navigate. It can become an even more challenging ordeal when further complexities arise, like conflicts regarding the executor or administrator or someone being upset about…
Probate litigation involves disputes regarding wills. The purpose of probate litigation is to correct a wrongfully distributed or mishandled estate or misapplication of a will. The administrator or executor has the legal right to act…
California divorce statistics can appear to paint a relatively bleak picture when it comes to marriage in the state. The state has one of the highest divorce rates in the United States, and due to…
In an ideal world, separated parents would be able to come together and still parent their children with a sense of unity and cohesion. Of course, in an ideal world, we wouldn’t have divorces, custody…
Divorce is one of the most challenging things that a person can go through. Divorcing a narcissist has the potential to make that process all the more challenging. That doesn’t mean, though, that you need…
A 50/50 custody schedule in California involves an even split of time with the child, and its success relies on parents who can cooperate and communicate effectively. A judge must approve any arrangement, ensuring it…
There is often an incorrect assumption that courts favor mothers and that it would be very difficult for them to lose custody. However, legally, this is not so. Mothers and fathers are to be treated…
In California, fathers have equal rights to child custody and visitation as mothers, with courts legally prohibited from favoring a parent based on gender or sex. Per Family Code § 3040, judicial decisions are based…
In California, spousal support has two forms: temporary and long-term. Temporary support, paid during the divorce process, follows a guideline where the payment is 40% of the higher earner's income minus 50% of the lower…
If you are planning to end your marriage in California, it is natural to worry about the financial implications of your divorce, and one of the most contentious issues you will face will be spousal…