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Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

Planning for the future is an essential part of life, yet many people neglect to create an estate plan. An estate plan is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets to be distributed after you pass away. While many people think that estate planning is...
Updating Your Custody Agreement

Updating Your Custody Agreement

Custody agreements are legal documents that outline the terms of parenting and the division of responsibilities between separated or divorced parents. Over time, changes in circumstances such as remarriage, a change in job or residence, or the needs of the children...
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

Four New Years Resolutions to Make for a Happy 2023 We can all agree that the past few years have been tough, with the pandemic, gas prices, general inflation, and even the extra weather we have been having lately. However, it’s a new year and the perfect time to take...
What important papers do you need?

What important papers do you need?

Starting the new year off with all of your legal paperwork in order is a gift to yourself. Why not take some time now to make sure you have all of these documents and know where they are. You can create a list of your important papers and make sure your spouse,...
Holiday Updates to Visitation and Custody

Holiday Updates to Visitation and Custody

As we serve divorced couples in of Santa Maria, California, we have always understood that sharing holidays after a divorce (or after two parents split up) is a highly sensitive issue. California Family lawyers and judges deal with this emotionally charged problem for...
Easier, Faster, Cheaper Divorce

Easier, Faster, Cheaper Divorce

Easier, faster, cheaper divorce is possible when you choose to mediate instead of litigate. Mediation puts YOU in control, not the courts. Easier Divorce is stressful enough without adding the burden of expensive attorneys battling each other on the behalf of you and...
What Are the Most Common Reasons for Divorce?

What Are the Most Common Reasons for Divorce?

We’ve all heard the statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce. We also know that the reasons couples choose to divorce are unique to their own situation. But there has to be some general information out there on the most common reasons that marriages break...
When should you update your will?

When should you update your will?

A will is a legal document that specifies how you want your property and assets to be distributed after your death. It has to be updated if there are any major changes in your life. Here are some common reasons to update your will: A new child Whether you give birth...
Remember to Update your Beneficiaries after Divorce

Remember to Update your Beneficiaries after Divorce

Divorce can come with a lot of changes, but one that people often don’t think about is updating the beneficiaries on their retirement and life insurance policies. If you don’t update your will, life insurance or retirement policies, then your money could...
Does Your Child Custody Agreement Need to Change for Summer?

Does Your Child Custody Agreement Need to Change for Summer?

Child custody is a difficult topic for many parents. It’s hard to know what the best course of action is to take when you want to spend the summer with your kids. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to make sure that you are able to spend time with...