[COLUMN] Navigating the child custody move away process in California
The high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
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[COLUMN] Bankruptcy: When life doesn’t go as planned
Life happens. Sometimes even the best laid plans can go wrong. How do you respond when this happens to you? Do you easily give up when you’re overwhelmed? Remaining calm…
[COLUMN] Navigating the child custody move away process in California
The high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
[COLUMN] When the IRS files a federal tax lien
A NOTICE of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is a public record filed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with the County Recorder where you live. When the IRS wants to…
[COLUMN] Is bankruptcy a good idea if you need to get out of debt?
INDIVIDUALS who have accumulated excessive debt are often left to ponder whether they should file bankruptcy to get out of debt. Sometimes, these people feel that somehow, they’ve lost, failed,…
[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case
YOU and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
[COLUMN] Are you trapped in debt with no way out?
BEING in debt and doing nothing about it can have more serious consequences than you think. First, it can impact your financial future. Uncontrolled debt can deprive you the opportunity…
[COLUMN] Will I have to pay spousal support if I file for divorce?
THE purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…
[COLUMN] Will I have to pay spousal support if I file for divorce?
THE purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…
[COLUMN] $20 million jury award after employer refuses accommodation to disabled employee
A recent $20 million award reflects a jury’s clear displeasure with an employer’s refusal to allow a disabled employee a simple accommodation: to sit during his work shift to alleviate…
[COLUMN] Junk fees are illegal in California
A lot of attention has been focused on so-called “junk fees,” hidden fees that often take consumers by surprise in the final stages of a transaction. A new law from…
[COLUMN] Get out of debt now safely and legally
ARE you sick and tired of being in debt and having bad credit? Do you want to start over but simply don’t know where to begin? Is filing bankruptcy an…
[COLUMN] The duty to provide complete and accurate financial disclosure in a California divorce
Couples that are going through the divorce process in California should understand that the Family Code and the Family Courts requires that they provide complete and accurate disclosure to the…
[COLUMN] Worried about IRS tax problems?
IRS problems have a way of ruining all aspects of your life. They can take a toll on you financially, emotionally, and physically. When you owe the IRS, you’re always…
[COLUMN] Is it time to update your California revocable trust?
IT is a good idea to review your existing revocable trust if the terms and provisions are still current. A revocable living trust is a cornerstone of a comprehensive estate…
[COLUMN] Get out of debt now safely and legally
ARE you sick and tired of being in debt and having bad credit? Do you want to start over but simply don’t know where to begin? Is filing bankruptcy an…
[COLUMN] Is it time to update your California revocable trust?
IT is a good idea to review your existing revocable trust if the terms and provisions are still current. A revocable living trust is a cornerstone of a comprehensive estate…
[COLUMN] Junk fees are illegal in California
A lot of attention has been focused on so-called “junk fees,” hidden fees that often take consumers by surprise in the final stages of a transaction. A new law from…
[COLUMN] Tax problems? Don’t let the IRS ruin your life!
IS the government after you for unpaid IRS taxes that you cannot afford to pay? Do you get sick to your stomach not knowing what the government will do next to…
[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation
IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be…
[COLUMN] Tax problems? Don’t let The IRS ruin your life!
IS the government after you for unpaid IRS taxes that you cannot afford to pay? Do you get sick to your stomach not knowing what the government will do next…
[COLUMN] Wage increases and new laws benefitting employees for 2024
THIS coming year offers new legislation that are beneficial to working men and women in California. Minimum wage increase Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in California will increase…
[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation
IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be…
[COLUMN] Who gets to claim the dependency tax exemption in their tax return when parents get divorced?
AS the year end comes near, divorcing parties begin to plan for how they will file their taxes for this year. Consider the common divorce scenario where the divorce judgment…
[COLUMN] Who gets to claim the dependency tax exemption in their tax return when parents get divorced?
AS the year end comes near, divorcing parties begin to plan for how they will file their taxes for this year. Consider the common divorce scenario where the divorce judgment…
[COLUMN] Terminating an employee based on perceived disability may constitute discrimination
Q: I AM a marketing executive with decades of experience. I am very good at my job and was promoted almost 2 years ago to a director position at my…
[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation
IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be…
[COLUMN] What to do if you find out that you are not the biological father of the child after you have signed the voluntary declaration of parentage (VDOP)
The famous Michael Jackson song from 1982 called “Billy Jean” lays out the typical parentage situation where a mother accuses a man as being (“the one”) the biological father of…
[COLUMN] $14M jury award for woman fired for taking leave to care for ill husband
A recent jury verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court provides a strong reminder employment laws in California provide strong protections for workers who must go on a leave of absence…
[COLUMN] $3 million jury award for caregiver misclassified as independent contractor
Camile Almada worked as a caregiver for elderly clients assigned to her by her employer, Heaven Heights. However, Ms. Almada was treated and paid as an independent contractor, which meant…