by Richard A. Marcus | Dec 23, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
A Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy That is a song by the Kinks touting an important message about fame. While I am neither a rock and roll god nor even famous for that matter, it is my belief that the Davies Boys probably got it right. I couldn’t sleep last night, and with the...
by Richard A. Marcus | Nov 24, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
Spousal Support And Fault Can a judge “punish” a party in a divorce case through the award of spousal support based upon alleged indiscretions during the marriage? As a general rule, judges do not “punish” parties. There may be the exception of Family Code § 271...
by Samantha Essayan | Nov 24, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
Prenuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements Marriage is an exciting step in one’s life, and beyond committing to a shared lifetime of experiences, marriage also joins individual assets, debts, and future earnings and liabilities. In addition to planning for the...
by Sean Ethington | Nov 24, 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 Steven Chroman | Nov 24, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
Resolutions, Divorce and the New Year If you are making the choice to sever your marriage in 2020, 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...
by Rand Pinsky | Nov 24, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
What is Living Separate Versus Apart? The Date of Separation in a dissolution of marriage action can have a financial impact on the parties. The Family Code states that the “earnings and accumulations of a spouse and the minor children living with, or in the custody...
