Estate Planning in California: An Introduction
Note: When you google “what is estate planning” the top results you will see will be ads from major financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo. You’ll find that their answers typically focus on the transactional and functional aspects of estate...
So, You’re Co-Parenting and Want to Move Away
What happens when one parent wants to move away with the child? Public policy in California recognizes the importance of preserving the parent-child relationship, and promotes the protection of relationships between separated parents and their children. For this...
Why You Want to Avoid Probate in California
A guide to help you understand the pitfalls of probate. Preface: If you’ve lived in California for any length of time, and if you’ve lost a loved one, friend or family member living in California, you’ve probably heard the word “probate” thrown around. There’s also a...
Mediation – A Compassionate Solution for Family Law Matters
Introduction Before we delve into the art of mediation, we want you to know that we are huge proponents of alternative approaches to divorce. Natalie and I are grateful for the opportunity to work with clients who prefer to maintain control over their family law...
Handwritten Estate Planning – Common Myths and Potential Dangers
Our last estate planning blog post was about preparing for an estate planning consultation: things to think about beforehand, ways to prepare, expectations to have for your initial meeting. Today, we want to address some common reasons why people don’t pursue the...
My Restraining Order is Expiring – What Are My Options?
One common question we receive, regardless of the duration of the restraining order, is: “My restraining order is going to expire soon, what can I do to remain protected?” The California Family Code allows for protected parties to submit an application to renew...
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