The Governor of the State of California issued a State of Emergency on March 4, 2020. (View PDF) In addition to the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency, the California Judicial Council is...
Child Custody, Visitation and Support during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Child Custody, Visitation and Support during the Covid-19 Pandemic Many parents are concerned about their child custody and/or visitation during the Covid-19 pandemic and need legal assistance in deci...
Can My Landlord/Lender Evict Me During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS – CAN MY LANDLORD/LENDER EVICT ME DURING THE PANDEMIC? The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted nearly everyone to a greater extent than others. Most people who have non-essent...
Transmutation Agreements
CAN A SPOUSE PURCHASE AN INSURANCE POLICY AS A SEPARATE PROPERTY GIFT TO THE OTHER SPOUSE DURING THE MARRIAGE OR MUST THERE BE A TRANSMUTATION AGREEMENT? All property purchased during a marriage with ...
Trust Litigation Settlement Agreement
TRUST LITIGATION – SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT A Trust Litigation Settlement Agreement is typically entered into between the Trustee and a beneficiary of the Trust or third-party creditor. The focus...
Probate Litigation Settlement Agreement
PROBATE LITIGATION – SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT A Probate Litigation Settlement Agreement is typically entered into between the Executor/Administrator and a beneficiary of the Estate or third-party...
Civil Litigation Settlement Agreement
CIVIL LITIGATION – SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT At any time either before or after a lawsuit is filed, a family court matter is pending, a probate proceeding has commenced, or a trust litigation matt...
Family Court Settlement Agreement
FAMILY COURT – SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT A Family Court Settlement Agreement is typically referred to as an “MSA” or Marital Settlement Agreement. A Marital Settlement Agreement can be a vital...
Civil Procedure Before Trial – Motion to Strike All or Any Pleading
CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL – MOTION TO STRIKE ALL OR PART OF ANY PLEADING To commence a lawsuit a Plaintiff/Petitioner will file a Complaint, Objection or other pleading which requests relief ...
Discovery In California Family Law Matters
DISCOVERY IN CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW MATTERS While each party in a family law proceeding is subject to fiduciary duties often times the parties engage in discovery in addition to the Preliminary Declara...