With children out of school and most parents working from home (or not at all), families are spending lots of quality time together and finding new activities to do while under stay-at-home orders. This situation can become more complicated for parents who do not live together and have a shared custody or visitation arrangement. In general, order to stay…
Divorce law in California requires spouses to resolve several issues before they can legally end their marriage. These include dividing community property, spousal support, child support, and child custody. It should be no surprise that many divorcing spouses cannot agree on one or more of these issues. If no agreement is reached, the matter will need to go before…
Creating an estate plan can seem like an important accomplishment – and it is, as you are working to protect your family’s future and your property. However, too many people assume they can depend on the same estate plan for years to come, and you would be surprised about how many people fail to ever address their estate plan…
Most people do not get married with the plan to get divorced. However, there may come a time in your marriage when you can foresee that divorce will be in your future. Some people decide to try to “make it through the holidays” before they file for divorce or discuss the matter with their spouse. If you believe that…
Many people draft a last will and testament and assume their estate planning responsibilities are complete. While having a will can make the probate process easier for your loved ones, putting your entire estate through probate is often not the ideal scenario. To ensure that all of your estate planning goals are fully realized and accomplished, discuss the benefits…
Some couples have significant wealth when they get married, while others may amass wealth during the marriage. No matter what the situation may be, having high assets can complicate the situation if spouses decide to get divorced. The following are some common issues in this type of divorce case – to discuss your situation, contact a divorce lawyer in…
As part of your comprehensive estate plan, you should draft a power of attorney document. This document gives someone else the authority to handle your financial and legal affairs should you become incapacitated. Who you choose as your power of attorney should be carefully considered, and you should discuss the matter closely with an estate planning lawyer in Carlsbad….
When parents get separated or divorced over the summer, they are often able to spend quality time with their children to provide extra support. However, as the school year starts, classes, homework, sports, and activities can take priority over special family time or vacations. Many parents fail to recognize the effect a divorce may have on their kids as…
Spouses may separate for many different reasons. Perhaps you need to take some time away from your spouse to decide whether you should end your marriage or not. Maybe you or your spouse filed for divorce, and you want to move on with your life as soon as possible. Whatever the reason, you should speak with an experienced divorce…
While you may have heard about estate planning and understand that people should draft a will, you may still have many questions. There is much more to a comprehensive estate plan than a last will and testament, and you should discuss your personal goals and needs with an estate planning lawyer in Carlsbad. The following are some common questions…
