Notification of fatherhood may come to you from the Family Court in the form of a Petition to Establish Parental Relationship, or from Child Support Services. No matter how it comes, it is best to take action right away. In some instances you may not know who the mom is and are certain you are not … Read more about Not Sure if You are the Father?
Action Steps if your Spouse Committed Bigamy
If you find out that your spouse is not divorced from a previous spouse i.e. committed Bigamy, you can: File for Annulment as Bigamy is a legal ground for Annulment If a Divorce is in progress and not completed, your spouse could complete the Divorce then you could remarry if desired If … Read more about Action Steps if your Spouse Committed Bigamy
Marriage when Spouse is Not Divorced
Why do people remarry when not Divorced? Bigamy (marrying when not divorced from a previous spouse) is illegal and can happen for a number of reasons: Mistaken beliefs: People mistakenly believe that the 6 month 'waiting period' for a California Divorce means that 6 months after filing for … Read more about Marriage when Spouse is Not Divorced
Making the California Probate System Work for You
Legal Action Workshop, a Professional Corporation, has been handling Probate matters for over 36 years. Clients typically have properties or other assets in Los Angeles County, but could also have assets that need to be resolved in Orange, San Bernardino or Riverside Counties. No matter where the … Read more about Making the California Probate System Work for You
What is Community Property in California?
California is a 'community property' Divorce state. This means that assets as well as income that is earned or acquired during the marriage are shared equally. Community property includes real estate, retirement funds, investments and other assets as well as debts. Community property is … Read more about What is Community Property in California?
Los Angeles Child Custody Disputes
Child Custody disputes are the most egregious kinds of disputes. This may be an issue in a Divorce or a Paternity Action (when parents are not married). Parents tend to be very emotional about their children and very attached to their point of view. One parent may feel strongly that the other … Read more about Los Angeles Child Custody Disputes
If You Need an Advance in a Probate
There are times when heirs or beneficiaries need money right away. If money is needed while the estate of a family member or loved one is in the process of a Probate and has not been finalized, there is a solution. There are finance companies that will advance money to heirs or beneficiaries based … Read more about If You Need an Advance in a Probate
How to Sell a House in Probate
In California, there are 2 ways to sell a house in Probate: IAEA: This sale would be subject to the laws of the Independent Administration of Estate Act and as such would not require court confirmation nor would it allow for overbids. The advantages of this type of sale is that real estate can … Read more about How to Sell a House in Probate
