You may or may not experience a time of incapacity in your life, but it is good to make plans as if you will. If you are in a car accident or become very ill in California, you may be unable to make decisions about your health care and finances. To make certain that...
San Francisco Estate And Family Law Blog
Should I Update My Estate Plan If I Just Moved To California?
If you have recently moved to the state of California, it is generally in your best interest to review your estate plan. This is because the laws in this state will likely be different than those in the one that you just relocated from. Therefore, you may need to...
How to prep your finances for a divorce
Every California couple going through a divorce has a unique situation. There isn't just one solution for preparing your finances for the process and life afterward. However, there are some general steps that you should follow to help point your finances in the right...
Tips for divorcing a wealthy partner
California couples who are entering into a divorce have a long road ahead. When your partner is a wealthy person, your divorce can be even more time-consuming as you sift through the various assets that you both share. To ensure that you get your fair share of your...
What should you put in your parenting plan during a divorce?
When you undergo a divorce in California, you'll need to come up with a parenting plan for your children. A parenting plan is a general name given to the overall custody agreement between the parents. While most people think that custody agreements solely have to do...
The types of child custody in California
When a married couple decides that they want to undergo a divorce, child custody is a common topic that is addressed by the family law judge. California is one state that has two main types of custody orders that a judge can enact. These include legal child custody...
How creative can parents get with child custody arrangements?
Child custody is not what it used to be in California. Once courts decreed cookie-cutter custody and visitation plans in every case. Mothers got custody, fathers got visitation, and anyone who failed to fit that mold got left out. Today, courts and attorneys are much...
Top reasons most Americans don’t have a will
While most California residents have heard about the importance of writing a will, the majority of residents have yet to write one. Research has shown that only 40% of people across the United States have completed their wills. Some people have given up on a will...
Complexities of dividing retirement accounts in a gray divorce
Dividing retirement accounts presents a particular challenge when an older California couple files for divorce. There are a number of factors that those involved in a so-called "gray divorce" need to bear in mind regarding the division of retirement accounts. Types of...
Signs You’re Divorcing A Gaslighter
"Gaslighting" might be a new word to some people, but it refers to an unfortunately sad and long-lasting behavior. Gaslighting involves telling untruths and manipulating people, among other issues. Married couples in California may find their marriage deteriorating...