by Philip A. Wasserman | Jan 26, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
What is Coercive Control and is it Domestic Violence? California has amended the Domestic Violence Prevention Act to clarify that “disturbing the peace of the other party” as a basis for obtaining a Domestic Violence Restraining Order includes “coercive control.”...
by Jane M. McNamara | Jan 26, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
New Property Tax Law Affects Estate Planning California voters recently passed Proposition 19. The new law goes into effect on February 16, 2021, and may impact your estate planning goals. Prior to Prop 19, a parent could leave their real estate (up to $1,000.000.00...
by Richard A. Marcus | Jan 26, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
Judicial Admissions and the Importance of Truthful Pleading For those of you who follow my monthly columns, you know that most of my topics are related to Family Law practice and procedure. This month however, the topic is one which transcends Family Law practice....
by Sean Ethington | Dec 23, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
The Importance of Funding Your Trust Revocable trusts are very popular and useful estate planning tools. But the trust will not be effective if you do not transfer title of your assets into the trust. Overall, revocable trusts are an effective way to avoid probate and...
by Rand Pinsky | Dec 23, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
An Act of Domestic Violence Can Be A Basis for Denying Child Custody Domestic violence can have a substantial and material effect upon the determination of child custody in a child custody hearing. When a party is found to have committed an act of domestic violence...
by Steven Chroman | Dec 23, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
Resolutions, Divorce and the New Year If you are making the choice to sever your marriage in 2021, here are some resolutions to add to your list. -Line up your priorities. Is it finding a home? Is it financial? Getting a job? Managing a special-needs child in the face...
