With Your Family in Mind

courtesy of Homeland Security Skilled identity thieves use a variety of methods to steal your personal information, including: 1. Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash looking for bills or other paper with your personal information on it. 2. Skimming. They steal credit/debit card numbers...

 Shortly before the holidays, Crossroads Community Church contacted the Single Mothers Outreach office because they wanted to raise enough money to give a single mom a car for Christmas. We wondered: How do we choose one from the almost 250 families we serve?  Because a car is a significant...

 If you’re planning to get divorced in 2016, you need to prepare and consider a realistic strategy, now. Divorce filings surge in January as people decide to start their New Year with a clean slate. However, don’t let your emotions get the best of you- it is important to first research the...

 There are a few things you can do during the course of your legal matter to reduce your attorney’s fees: 1. Be prepared: During your initial interview, bring as much information as you can and share it with your lawyer. Think about the case in advance before talking to a lawyer. Have a written...

 Have you ever thought of becoming a foster parent or wanted to adopt a child in need of permanency? Koinonia Family Services is now serving the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys, and is looking for families who want to provide safe, caring, and nurturing homes for children who are in need...

 A recent study showed that ultrasound restored memory in three-quarters of the mice studied.  The news comes from Australian researchers who used a type of therapeutic ultrasound to stimulate brain tissue in the animals. Penetrating the Blood-Brain Barrier In the study, focused therapeutic...

 You have to stand up for yourself when no one else will. - Anonymous A recent article in the Family Court Review explored the myths and truths about self-represented litigants in divorce. The author (Greacen) cited a legal white paper which claimed that self-represented litigants (“SRLs”)...

 John and Josie Grantor have a revocable trust, of which they are the co-trustees and co-beneficiaries. If something happens to either of them, the survivor will have access to the interest and principal for the rest of his/her life. The Grantors have two children, 20 and 22. Under the terms of...

  [bsa_pro_ad_space id=3] ABOUT THE MAGAZINE The Magazine of Santa Clarita has set a high standard for excellence in advertising for over 25 years. A family owned and operated business, The Magazine of Santa Clarita has grown with the Santa Clarita Valley since 1989 and become the...

When a person passes away, an estate sale is one way to dispose of possessions the beneficiaries no longer want or need.  An estate sale company will take care of selling furniture jewelry and other belongings for a percentage of the proceeds - usually from 25 to 50 percent.  The company will...

 It is time, once again, for the best party of the year in the Santa Clarita Valley! The annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner is the main fundraiser of the year for our Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. It is a themed event, being held at The Hyatt Valencia on Saturday, February 27 at 6 p.m.  This...

Our quality of life is rapidly changing.  We invest millions of dollars in vitamins, health club memberships, and anti-aging products.  However, statistics show that we are living longer, but not healthier.  Dementia and other chronic illnesses are now commonplace in our senior population,...

 There are two types of support in California.  One is child support and the other is spousal support.  There are two types of orders in California dissolution cases.  One is a temporary order during the pendency of the case, called a pendente lite order.  And the other is an order after...

 Sierra Vista Junior High received a $5,000 grant from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library.  In addition, Scholastic Reading Club will match each dollar of Patterson’s donation with “bonus points” that teachers can use to acquire books and other materials for their...

 Here is yet another example of how people who try to create their own wills, using a form taken from a book or the Internet, often shoot themselves in the foot. George Zeevering of Pennsylvania wanted his estate to go to two of his five children.  He wrote a “do-it-yourself” will in which he...

 Determining a fair and equitable method of calculating support can frustrate even the most reasonable separating couples. Whether its child support, spousal support or family support, it can be very difficult to balance the needs of the supported parties with the needs of the supporting party....

 These days, it isn’t enough to have a website for your business – your digital storefront extends to social media marketing sites like Facebook and Twitter, and it’s time to start capitalizing on it. If your company still doesn’t have a Twitter account or a Facebook fan page, it’s time to get...

 On Saturday, February 13, join us for our SCV Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd annual Santa Colorita Fun Run starting at 8 a.m., a festival of community, color, fitness, fun and families, at Castaic Lake Recreation Area. Taking place all over the world, these Fun Runs have become a celebration of...