To sell or not to sell the marital residence
Did you know there are only 9 Community Property states? Community property states include: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana,...
Quit Claim vs. Interspousal Grant Deed
People sometimes (incorrectly) believe a “Quitclaim Deed” is enough to disclaim one spouse’s interest to another (example: Spouse 1 signs...
View your prenuptial agreement with logic; not emotion
I had a prenup "booth" at a bridal show recently and a bride-to-be's mom snickered at me as she walked by and muttered under her breath...
Information is power
When you have comprehensive, accurate information, your attorney can represent you more effectively, and you will be able to shape your...
How to Save Money on your Legal Fees and Costs
Want to save money on attorney's fees and costs? 1) Hire an attorney – When you represent yourself, you increase the odds of screwing up...
Good Habits of Financially Smart People After Divorce
1. Set Financial Goals. You don’t have to have a lot of money to set financial goals. As a matter of fact, you don’t have to have...
Grandparent Visitation
Grandparents are often concerned about how their relationship with grandchildren will be impacted when parents divorce. Sometimes...
Thinking of representing yourself? Don't!
It always amazes me how many people contact my office wondering whether they are divorced. You're probably thinking what I'm always...
5 Reasons to say "I do" to a prenup
With so many celebrity marriages ending in divorce, the need for a prenuptial agreement is growing in significance. Part financial...
Great news for pet owners.
New Family Code section in California effective as of January 1, 2019 allows the court to make orders regarding "custody" (aka ownership...
