Power of attorney which is effective even if the person who created it 9the principal) becomes incapacitated, allowing the person who holds the power of attorney (the person authorized to…

About 41,000 couples file for divorce every year in Los Angeles County. 98% of those couples are able to settle out of court, many using mediation. Over 70% of divorcing…

Each state has laws which govern how property and income is divided in a divorce. Before you file for divorce, you’ll want to be sure you understand how your state’s…

And custody mediation typically consist of several joint meetings between spouses (or parents, if you are not married) which last 3-4 hours each. During those meetings, you and your spouse…

Also known as a family law attorney, or matrimonial attorney, divorce lawyers help clients with divorce related issues divorce, legal separation, custody, support, parenting plans, financial settlements, legal drafting, litigation,…

Each state has different divorce laws, and these laws fall into 2 categories equitable division and community property. Equitable division laws give the court the power to order whatever the…

Each state has different divorce laws, and these laws fall into 2 categories equitable division and community property. Equitable division laws give the court the power to order whatever the…

Mediators, your local bar association, the local Legal Aid office, accountants and therapists are often great sources of divorce information and help. Don’t hesitate to reach out. As consumers become…

California uses community property laws to divide assets in divorces. Community property laws provide, basically, that all assets and debts accrued during the marriage are to be divided 50/50. There…

The financial divorce is one component of a divorce. Typically, this encompasses the assets (cars, house, etc.) and sometimes it also includes spousal support and child support. Components of a…

In response to consumer demand, financial planners have developed certification for Certified Divorce Financial Planners who can help divorcing spouses figure out the best way to divide their assets and…

The divorce estate is the total amount of assets which is available for distribution between the spouses by the court.

Once your divorce has been finalized by the court, certified copies of your paperwork is available through the clerk’s office for a reasonable fee.

Once your divorce has been finalized by the court, certified copies of your paperwork is available through the clerk’s office for a reasonable fee.

California is a “no fault” state, which means that in order to get divorced you can simply tell the court that you have “irreconcilable differences” and that your marriage is…

When a marriage is dissolved, the parties are single and unmarried after the final decree enters with the court.

Legal term for divorce. When a marriage is dissolved, the parties are single and unmarried after the final decree enters with the court.

For estate planning purposes, a disclaimer is the right to refuse to accept money or property left to you in someone else’s estate plan, trust or will.

Is a person or institution you name in a will, trust, or pay on death account to receive a gift of specific property.

Real estate given by a will. Also may be referred to as a gift.

Person who is an offspring of a person or family.

Document which transfers title to property.

Person who has died.

Person who owes money.

Taxes assessed on the property of a deceased person. Death taxes are called estate taxes for Federal tax purposes. Also referred to as Inheritance Taxes.