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 can make it necessary to update these agreements. In such cases, it is essential […]
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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 some action that will make […]
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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, partner or other […]
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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 countless parents on a daily basis, especially around the holidays. We understand […]
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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 your soon-to-be ex-spouse. If you want a kinder, quicker and less expensive […]
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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 up, right? We found a list of 12. Communication […]
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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 or adopt, you’ll need […]
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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 go to your ex-spouse and not to the children upon your death. If […]
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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 them this summer. […]
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What is Power of Attorney?
When and why do I need Power of Attorney A power of attorney is a legal document that gives one person the right to act on behalf of another. It can be either durable or non-durable. Durable power of attorney is the most common type and it lasts until the person who granted it dies […]
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