When couples in California and elsewhere around the country get married for a second, or even third, time, a good majority of those marriages will not be successful. In fact, 67 percent of second marriages end in divorce, while 74% of third marriages experience the...
You can probably look back on the different stages of your life and think of a few things you may do differently if given the chance to go back in time and do it all again. On the other hand, you may be one of many California residents who believe that all of life's...
Many California residents have a will that specifies how their assets will be distributed after their deaths. As individuals near retirement age, the issue of how a person's home will be handled often arises. Financial experts report that since a home is likely the...
After a marriage has ended, some California residents may receive child support payments as part of a settlement. Family specialists acknowledge that there is a good deal of misunderstanding about the process. August was Child Support Aware Month, and some experts...
If one of the things you did this summer was get divorced, you might be feeling a bit anxious about your children's upcoming school year. In California and throughout the nation, kids and parents everywhere are shopping for supplies, filling backpacks and gearing up...
What could happen if a California resident has not planned for the future? Perhaps a catastrophic illness or accident leaves a person incapacitated and unable to make decisions or provide personal care. If this unfortunate situation happens to someone who has not done...
Deciding to end a marriage in California or elsewhere around the country can have a significant impact on someone's emotions. However, many fail to take into account how a divorce will affect their finances as well. Financial experts recommend addressing several...
Choosing the executor of an estate is an important task for California residents and others around the nation. Much thought and consideration should go into selecting someone for this critical role. The responsibilities of an executor are complex, and naming someone...
Many California residents and others around the country are going into business for themselves. Whether developing a product or offering a service, more and more people are embarking on start-up business ventures. Married or engaged couples often work with each other...
The majority of California residents, like others around the country, have likely given little thought to what life will be like for their loved ones after they have passed. Most have not gone through the process of estate planning because they believe it is not...
