A question that often arises in today’s global world is whether a foreign marriage will be recognized in the State of California. As with most legal questions the answer depends upon the facts and c...
What Happens to Assets in Revocable Family Trust During a Dissolution Proceeding
What happens to the assets in a revocable family trust during a dissolution proceeding? Once either party files for a Dissolution of Marriage and serves a Summons on the opposing party there ar...
Family Law in Orange County Courts – COVID 19
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...