The Supreme Court of California has recently taken steps to ensure the protection and security of its clients’ finances. On October 25, 2022, it implemented the Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP), which includes expanded reporting requirements...
Divorce Over 50 is a difficult process, but when you’re over 50, there are a few additional factors that need to be considered. These challenges may include financial considerations, such as the division of retirement accounts and pensions, as well as the...
Pensions in divorce can be a complex and stressful issue to navigate during a divorce proceeding. The fate of your retirement savings or pension plan may be one of the many concerns you have during your divorce proceeding. If you’ve been able to save money...
California is home to a thriving craft distillery industry, with many small and medium-sized businesses producing high-quality spirits. However, as with any business, starting and running a distillery can be costly. That’s why it’s important for...
Structured settlements are a financial arrangement that is often used in legal cases to provide a stream of future payments to a plaintiff. While this can be a useful tool for those who have received a settlement, it is not always the best option for everyone. In this...
In California, there are three basic ways of tracing separate or communal property. Direct Exhaustion/recapitulation Mechanical Tracing Lawyers and forensic accountants utilize these strategies to substantiate separate property claims against current and existing...
Many single parents struggle with misconceptions about child support payments and taxes. Common questions that parents receiving or paying child support may have include how their taxes will be impacted by child support payments, who gets to claim the children on...
In many cases, parties in mediation will not have a complete understanding of the financial issues of their case. This makes it difficult for them to make decisions that are necessary to reach a mediated resolution. In situations like these, bringing your financial...
While the legal process of divorcing can be difficult, it doesn’t have to be financially arduous for everyone involved. A divorce checklist can help you in this situation to set things in the right direction. There are various methods to choose from based on how...
The characterization of property in a divorce or legal separation case is extremely important. The distinction between separate and community property has a substantial impact on the division of assets upon divorce. The definition of separate property is any property...