Many California couples hope to expand their families by welcoming children by adoption. Those going through this family law process for the first time might have many questions regarding various regulations, fees and other issues. There are basically two types of...
What does estate planning have to do with emergency room doctors? Given the fact that many plans include living wills (otherwise referred to as advanced directives) there is a strong connection between such documents and emergency room physicians. Doctors in...
Do you and your spouse still communicate? Are you able to be in the same room together? If so, then divorce mediation offers you a way to resolve your issues without the drama and contentious atmosphere of a courtroom. How does divorce mediation work? Simply put,...
Those in California who have ended their marriages understand how complex and challenging the process can be. However, just because you've chosen to divorce does not mean you are forfeiting your personal rights. What rights you have pertaining to your divorce depends...
Many California residents will makes plans to marry this year. Each couple has different goals regarding what is most important to them as they take their first steps toward a lifetime of happiness together. Family law attorneys often help soon-to-be spouses draft...
What seemed practical and wise then may feel foolish now. When you and your spouse consolidated your student loans, you expected to work together to pay them off, bearing the burden as a couple. However, you did not count on a divorce and the headache of dividing...
Many couples in California will end their marriages in court this year. Although divorce is seldom easy, it need not pit two people against each other as enemies. Such situations can often be prevented by seeking sound counsel and effective guidance before going...
No two California families are exactly alike. One way in which this is evident is estate planning. While some families are comprised of very few members, others might have more than 10. However, family size is irrelevant with regard to whether an estate is one of...
Hip hop fans in California and throughout the nation might be keeping updated on an embittered child custody battle between Robin Thicke and his former wife, Paula Patton. Their son Julian's safety and well-being is at the heart of the allegations. His mother filed a...
Anyone in California who has been involved in planning an estate (or administering one) likely understands the challenges that arise regarding estate taxes. Laws governing such matters are constantly changing, making it a good idea to keep an estate plan updated to...
