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A brief, consensual sexual encounter between two opposite-sex individuals without a romantic or domestic relationship, often called a one-night stand, is typically not intended to result in long-term consequences. However, such situations can lead to
Name Change in California: Easy As 1-2-3
A name is often crucial to who you are. It forms part of your identity. It helps family, friends, and even strangers recognize you. Despite its importance, changing your name in California is often a
Spousal Support 101: A Guide to Payments in a California Divorce
Weddings can be an expensive way to start a marriage; and divorce can be a costly way to end one. A marriage’s financial obligations do not necessarily end when the relationship ends. One of the
From Cutting the Umbilical Cord to Cutting the Child Support Check
Raising a child comes with financial responsibilities, which become tougher when parents’ divorce or separate, and child support payments become necessary. Child support is the amount of money the court orders a parent to pay
Second Marriage Prenup: Protecting Your Assets and Loved Ones
While second marriages represent a fresh start and an exciting journey, consider the potential financial and legal outcomes before you re-tie the knot. A prenuptial agreement (prenup), a contract that outlines both spouses’ property rights
Who Gets What in a California Divorce?
Dividing assets in a divorce is one of the most complex aspects of an already emotionally, physically, and financially challenging process. Without a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, determining who gets what can be
Divorce Amidst Natural Disaster – Community Property and the Los Angeles Wildfires
Divorce can be challenging under any circumstances, but when community property is damaged during legal proceedings, the challenges and stress can escalate significantly. Here in Los Angeles, we seem to face that possibility often, as
Divorcing: How to Communicate with a Difficult Ex Knowing it Will Be Read in Court
One big mistake clients make is letting their emotions get the best of them during the divorce process, and then documenting it in writing (text, email, comments on social media, etc.), which are later used
How to Be a Smart Spouse
No one wants to be blindsided by a negative financial situation, particularly one created by one’s spouse. California protects spouses during marriage, by establishing that each partner has a fiduciary duty to the other. The