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Is It Really Over? Why Ending Your Relationship Before Your Divorce Matters
Your marriage will officially end the day your divorce is finalized. However, your romantic relationship ended months, if not years earlier. While pinning down the exact day your marriage broke down isn’t always easy, it’s actually an important part of getting divorced in California. State law requires you to identify
Estate Planning Tips for Same-Sex Couples
In the grand scheme of things, the right to same-sex marriage is still shockingly recent. It has only been legal in California since 2008, and it has been federally permitted since 2015. As such, same-gender couples are, on average, younger and less likely to be thinking about issues like estate
5 Common Misconceptions About the Divorce Process
The internet has made getting accurate information about a subject easier than ever. So why are incorrect rumors about divorce still so common? Two factors make misinformation and misconceptions about a topic more likely to spread: complexity and frequency. Divorce is both complicated and incredibly common. As a result, there
Conscious Uncoupling: Handling Your Amicable Divorce
The culture around divorces has evolved significantly over the past few decades. Where ending a marriage was once considered taboo, it has now become a fact of life. This is healthier because it allows many couples to end their relationships amicably rather than remaining trapped in unhappy marriages. That’s where
Parents’ Rights to Care for Their Children in California
When you become a parent, you take on a major responsibility. You’re agreeing to support and care for your child until they’re a legal adult, emotionally, physically, and financially. That’s a serious commitment. However, under California law, you receive certain rights in return. The most important privilege you have as
How Probate Court Works in California
When a loved one dies, you have a lot to handle. You may have to notify family and friends, request a death certificate, arrange a funeral, and write an obituary. With these immediately pressing concerns, it’s easy to forget about longer-term projects like probate. However, probate is one of the
Building a Summer Parenting Plan After Your Divorce
If you’re going through a divorce, summer vacation may be the last thing on your mind. However, if you have kids, you need to think about it. The summer months often throw a wrench into parenting plans if you don’t prepare for them in advance. Luckily, there are many ways
Preparing for Residential Care in Retirement
Many people associate estate planning with death and nothing else. However, proper estate planning includes far more than just writing a will. A well-written estate plan should account for all situations in which you cannot make decisions about your assets, including incapacitation due to age or health. While it may
Can Your Spouse Liquidate Assets During Your Divorce?
Ending your marriage has significant financial consequences, no matter how long you’ve been married or the state of your bank account. The last thing you want to deal with is further economic disruptions, especially when you’re already trying to deal with asset division. That’s why it can be a serious
Why You Need to Write a New Will During Your Divorce
When you file for divorce, you may assume it’s obvious that you no longer want to be legally and financially connected to your spouse. If you did, you wouldn’t be getting divorced. This fact may be obvious to the average person, but it isn’t in the eyes of the law.
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