Your decision to file for divorce is tough enough. The last thing you want to deal with while figuring out your new life is a ton of documents, mediation, and court proceedings. Lucky for you, if you live in California, you may qualify for another option – summary dissolution. What is a Summary Dissolution? Summary dissolution is a simplified, less…[...]

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Tags: California, court filings, Divorce, financial forms, Marriage, Separation, summary dissolution
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Divorce is never easy. Along with the emotional strain, dealing with all the forms, procedures, and rules required to file a divorce in California can become overwhelming. Understanding the basic process can help mitigate the stress. Step 1: Prepare to File for a California Divorce The first thing you want to do is inform your spouse about the divorce in…[...]

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Tags: California, court, courthouse, declaration, decree, discovery, dissolution of marriage, Divorce, income, Mediation, petition, response, serve, summons
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Men and women have been celebrating Valentine’s Day since at least the 17th century. Most people celebrate with candy, flowers, and cards. Others get down on one knee with an expensive ring in hand. If you were fortunate enough to give or receive a proposal on February 14th, your heart is probably still aflutter with the strike of Cupid’s arrow…[...]

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Tags: agreements, community property, contract, Divorce, love, Marriage, prenup, prenuptial, prenuptial agreements, separate property, wedding
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Another new year has begun, which means dozens, if not hundreds, of laws have gone into effect as of January 1st, 2024. While we cannot cover all new 2024 laws in California, Arizona, Texas, and Kentucky, we will focus on a few we feel have the greatest impact on your everyday lives. California Gavin Newsom signed 890 bills into law…[...]

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Tags: Arizona, bills, California, House, kentucky, Law, laws, legislation, minimum wage, new year, Senate, texas
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No matter where you live, odds are you have heard about the indictments handed down to Donald Trump. The former president has several ongoing cases, but one in particular—the financial fraud case led by New York Attorney General Letitia James—is at the forefront of the news. This past month, Trump decided against testifying. As predicted, his supporters agree with this…[...]

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Tags: 5th Amendment, Constitution, constitutional right, court, Donald Trump, fifth amendment, indictment, Letitia James, pleading the fifth, self-incrimination, testify, testifying, trial
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John and Mary got a divorce and filed a custody arrangement. Now, Mary wants to move to a new state and take her child with her. She files a petition for custody modification in her new state. Unfortunately, the court denies her request because the state does not have jurisdiction. Child custody isn’t just about filing paperwork, explaining your case…[...]

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Tags: abduction, Child, courts, Custody, jurisdiction, kidnapping, litigation, UCCJEA, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act
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In 1982, California passed the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act and became one of the first states to protect elderly and dependent adults from criminal abuse (physical, mental, and financial), abandonment, abduction, and neglect. Further private civil measures applied to the act in 1991 helped mitigate elder abuse. But by how much? According to the U.S. Department…[...]

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Tags: AB 1243, Adult, anti-isolation restraining order, Civil protection, dependent, elder, elder abuse, isolation, neglect
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Inflation. Yeah, we all feel it. From the gas station to the grocery store, everywhere we go, everything we pay for, rising costs hit us over and over like a school yard bully. Not all industries are affected the same, but all feel the weight of inflation in cash flow, supply-chains, profitability, and most importantly, purchasing power. But how much…[...]

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Tags: Business, inflation, interest rates, less goods, purchasing power, raise costs, reduce staff
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Hollywood has been at a near standstill since July 13 when the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA) union joined the Writers Guild of America (WGA) on the picket lines. You may recall that members of the WGA originally went on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on May 2, when…[...]

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Tags: actors, Business, hollywood, mitigation, sag-aftra, strike, strikes, union, wga, writers
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Most of us have strong opinions when it comes to timeshares. Many see plenty of benefits in becoming a partial owner in a vacation property they can use without the headaches that come with owning his or her own property. However, others only see timeshares as a waste of money. So, what happens during divorce or probate when a timeshare…[...]

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Tags: asset, Divorce, liability, Probate, timeshare, timeshares
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