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A DIY will could cost you more

Most people are apprehensive about talking about estate planning, but these are conversations that need...
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Mistakes to avoid if the custodial parent is withholding visitation

A custody order is an enforceable decree that must be respected by both parents irrespective...
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What do you need to do to change a California custody order?

Maybe you and your ex negotiated your parenting plan when the two of you split...
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What’s the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts?

Many people working on an estate plan are concerned with how quickly and easily they...
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Don’t believe the divorce myth that one spouse just gets the house

Despite the availability of state laws online, myths about California divorce still dominate the cultural...
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It may be time to revise your estate plans

Having a solid estate plan in place is a step in the right direction. However,...
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3 things you might overlook in your estate plan

If someone mentions estate planning, what springs to mind? Perhaps how to leave your assets...
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What happens to your student loans in a California divorce?

It is common for divorcing spouses to disagree about what happens with their property. Usually,...
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The unique challenges of a post-50 divorce

Most people associate divorce with younger couples, but the prevalence of divorce after the age...
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You must protect your children’s inheritance if you remarry

Blended families involve people who already have children falling in love and getting married. There...