When you found out that you were going to be offered a major promotion, you were thrilled. What you didn’t know at the time was that the promotion would require you to move to a new city a few hours from where you live now. Since you’re a parent sharing time with your...
Divorce is a good time to put children’s inheritance in a trust
Married couples tend to rely on one another in their estate plans. For example, you may not worry so much about naming a guardian if you believe that your spouse will just take over caring for your children if something happens to you. Leaving your children a lump-sum...
Postmarital agreements are an option for married couples
Fewer Californians have probably heard about postnuptial agreements as opposed to prenuptial agreements, the latter of which are more widely publicized. It may even come as news to some Monterrey residents that they are allowed to enter into this type of agreement at...
What is a cohabitation agreement?
Nowadays, many California couples choose to live together before marriage or without the intention of ever getting married. According to the Pew Research Center, 59 percent of adults ages 18 to 44, surveyed in the 2013-2017 National Survey of Family Growth, said they...
What should I include in a cohabitation agreement?
In general, cohabitation agreements are permitted in California and can include rights commonly associated with a marriage relationship such as rights to property that is acquired during the marriage. Because these agreements can be oral or written, and can also be...
What is a cohabitation agreement and when might I need one?
For a variety of reasons, some people in a romantic relationship in Monterey choose to live together without getting married. Known as “cohabitation” it is important to know that there are certain legal issues that can arise between cohabitating partners. Property...
Understanding if property is commingled in a California divorce
In any California divorce, property division can be a complicated matter that leads to dispute between the parties. This is especially true if it is a high-asset divorce in which items of significant value may be at stake. People might have a basic understanding of...
Financial tips to consider before and during a divorce case
Although most people in California who are about to get a divorce, or who are in the middle of a divorce case, have so many concerns going through their minds that it can be hard to keep it all straight, the fact is that financial concerns are oftentimes at the...
What to put in your co-parenting plan
A co-parenting plan is a great way to help your family transition after divorce and learn how to live with new dynamics. The document is an agreement between parents that outlines a strategy for moving forward. There are many ways to use a co-parenting plan and they...
What is “marital property” in the asset division part of divorce?
When couples in California are going through a divorce, there are oftentimes many different legal terms they need to become familiar with. In the asset division part of a divorce case, the terms “marital property,” also known as “community property,” are examples of...
