If your marriage is ending, it is natural to wonder about the effects your divorce is likely to have on the rest of your life. Both spouses may worry about their finances, and there are…
The probate process can be a daunting and overwhelming experience, especially for those who have never gone through it before. In California, as in many other states, probate is legally mandated in certain circumstances, but…
The probate process in California can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining for the loved ones left behind. Fortunately, a powerful legal tool exists which offers a solution to this problem: the living trust. A…
A restraining order is a court order that prevents an individual from contacting or coming close to the individual protected by the order. These court orders are often issued in response to domestic violence or…
If you have been subjected to a restraining order in California, it is natural to have many questions about this order and what it means for your future. But does a restraining order go on…
Child support is a contentious issue in California family courts, and it is important for all parents facing child support determination to understand what this process entails. While you may wonder how much you will…
Sometimes, an individual dies without making a will. This person is considered to have died intestate. Often, it is unclear if they made a will at all. The first thing to establish is whether the…
It is incredibly difficult for a family to come together in the shadow of a loved one’s death. It can be even more difficult to have a respectful and clear conversation about finances. This combines…
Sometimes, when a loved one or other relative dies, there are other conditions, either in the will or around a will, that require the court to become involved in the process. Probate is the process…
In California, alimony, also known as spousal support, is a monthly payment from one former spouse to another to help the recipient maintain financial stability after a divorce. For marriages lasting less than ten years,…