When a California resident is going through a divorce, their estate plan is often on the back burner. However, it’s crucial to take immediate steps to update those legal documents before your marriage is over. It can help prevent certain problems in the future. Why...
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Steps to take when your spouse wants a divorce
Families across California are concluding they cannot move forward with their marriages. It's difficult when one spouse wants a divorce, and the other wants to keep trying. Children, finances and housing are significant considerations at the end of a marriage. Things...
What does ‘domestic violence’ legally mean?
California police arrest thousands of residents each year on suspicion of domestic violence. Here, we'll discuss what domestic violence means in the legal realm, and how law enforcement protects victims. What is the definition of domestic violence? The US Department...
Domestic Violence Against an Elder or Dependent in Pleasanton, California
Domestic violence can take many forms, including abuse of an elder or dependent adult. An elder is a person aged 65 or older, with a dependent child aged between 18 and 64. The law in Pleasanton, California details the mental and physical domestic abuse that can take...
Is your small business safe during a divorce in California?
Living in a community property state, you may have concerns about your small business during a divorce. California has guidelines to determine whether the small business is personal or marital property. No spouse involvement If you inherited your business, and your...
Life insurance and why you need it in divorce
No one ever wants to think about a divorce in California, but the reality is that it can happen to anyone. If you are going through a divorce, it is important to make sure you have all of your ducks in a row. One of the most important aspects to consider is life...
What can a domestic violence restraining order do?
If you reside in California and have been involved in a domestic violence incident where someone abused or threatened to abuse you, it may be advisable to seek help from the court. The court may issue a restraining order against the abuser. Types of restraining orders...
How to look for and find hidden cryptocurrency
When you're going through a divorce in California, there can be a lot on the line. A divorcing couple might worry about dividing property, stocks and other important items. There's also a relatively new type of asset called cryptocurrency. Considering the newness of...
How do a parent’s living accommodations affect custody?
If you're going through the divorce process in California, you and your estranged spouse might be working to establish a custody arrangement. During this time, a judge can look at a wide range of factors when deciding on custody and visitation-related matters. Here...
Options for handling the family house in a divorce
With divorce often being such a difficult period, there's usually controversy about who gets to keep the house. To most spouses in California, the marital home is a valuable asset. Thus, while they might benefit financially from selling the home, the process is often...