What is the Adoption Process in California? By A People's Choice|April 25th, 2020|Adoption| Adoption legally establishes a parent-child relationship between two people who are at least 10 years apart in age. Adoptive parents have a legal responsibility to support their adopted children financially and provide care for them until they reach adulthood. Adopted children have the right to inherit from their adoptive parents even if the parents do not leave a will. For this reason, California law makes it possible to adopt a child or an adult. With this in mind, you are probably searching for more information about the adoption process in California. Here's what you need to know. Read More Comments Off on What is the Adoption Process in California?
LegalZoom vs. Nolo vs. Rocket Lawyer & A People’s Choice – Compare Legal Document Services By A People's Choice|March 28th, 2020|California Courts| If you're looking for a legal document preparation service, a simple Google search will present a plethora of a results - but how can you know which service is best? In this post we'll compare LegalZoom, Nolo, and Rocket Lawyer, three of the most popular legal document services, and also alert you of some of their dangers. Read on to learn more! Read More Comments Off on LegalZoom vs. Nolo vs. Rocket Lawyer & A People’s Choice – Compare Legal Document Services
How to Find Divorce Records in California By A People's Choice|March 3rd, 2021|Divorce| We’ve all heard of the statistic “50% of all marriages end in divorce.” It perfectly illustrates just how common divorce is in America. The good news is that that statistic is from the 80s, and things have gotten much better since then. Divorce rates for most age groups have dropped over the past 30 years, [...] Read More Comments Off on How to Find Divorce Records in California
The Best Way to Get a California DBA By A People's Choice|May 16th, 2022|Business, California Courts| Have you ever met someone who goes by both a nickname and their actual name? Just think of Dwayne Johnson/The Rock, for example. The nickname adds brand power and a unique factor that a regular name just can't muster. Likewise, if you run a profit-oriented business or trade within California, you may want to file [...] Read More Comments Off on The Best Way to Get a California DBA
Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate: What’s the Difference? By A People's Choice|November 1st, 2021|Divorce| No one really likes paperwork, but it's part of a lot of the important processes of life. This includes divorce. Once you make up your mind to file for divorce, you’ll encounter different types of documents before, during, and after the completion of the divorce process. Arguably the most important of such documents is [...] Read More Comments Off on Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate: What’s the Difference?
How to Register a Trademark Without a Lawyer By A People's Choice|July 23rd, 2020|Business| Registering a trademark is an important part of protecting your intellectual property and establishing a recognizable brand. Therefore, if you're starting a business, be sure to register your symbol, logo, or brand name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. If you're looking for more information on how to register your trademark, or require assistance completing the online application, contact A People's Choice today! Read More Comments Off on How to Register a Trademark Without a Lawyer
How to File for Divorce in Ventura County, CA By A People's Choice|September 12th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| We have created this article to give you the best, easiest, and most reliable way you can file for divorce in Ventura county, California. Read More 2
How to Serve By Publication in California Divorce By A People's Choice|April 15th, 2016|Family Law| In California, serving the respondent in a divorce can be challenging. Under certain circumstances, you can petition the court for permission to serve the respondent with divorce papers ”by publication” or “by posting.” “Service by publication” means the court Summons and other required documentation is published in a local newspaper of general circulation. Read on [...] Read More Comments Off on How to Serve By Publication in California Divorce
What Is My Wife Entitled to in a Divorce in California? By A People's Choice|August 17th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| If you're thinking about (or are in the process of) divorcing your wife in California, you know navigating a divorce can be a demanding and perplexing time in your life. Establishing who obtains what assets and child support go to whom is stressful, to say the least, but recognizing what you are entitled to [...] Read More 0
What You Should Know about Mental Incapacity Divorce in California By A People's Choice|April 11th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| Divorce isn’t easy. You have to agree on difficult topics like custody of children and division of property, all while dealing with painful emotions. A mental incapacity divorce in California complicates things even further. It's not enough to show that your spouse acts erratically or irrationally; they have to fit very specific criteria for [...] Read More 2
How to Approach Cheap LLC Formation in California By A People's Choice|December 1st, 2021|Business| Have you ever thought of an easy and convenient way to put your business plan into action as a business owner? An easy and cheap LLC formation might just be the answer! Creating a limited liability company (LLC) can help you achieve security for your business and accomplish your goals to become a successful [...] Read More Comments Off on How to Approach Cheap LLC Formation in California
Can I Get a Free Divorce Lawyer in California? By A People's Choice|July 12th, 2021|Divorce| The legal process of going through a divorce is never easy, especially when dealing with complicated issues and related expenses. Taking divorce action in California can be a difficult time with all the different types of paperwork to consider, and options to take with the court. This usually raises the question of whether those [...] Read More 22
8 Steps to Divorce in California [2022] By A People's Choice|June 28th, 2021|Divorce| Filing for divorce in California needs some due diligence and proper planning. To ensure you follow the right steps to divorce in the Golden State, you need to know what the applicable law (divorce law). The divorce process entails some legal procedures (steps) that lead to a default judgment. As a divorcing spouse, you [...] Read More Comments Off on 8 Steps to Divorce in California [2022]
The Top Reasons for Divorce in California By A People's Choice|June 21st, 2021|Divorce| It's no secret that divorce is not a fun process. However, sometimes it's the best course of action. If one or both parties are miserable and marriage isn't working, it can be a relief to file for divorce and move on with your life. There are lots of personal reasons for divorce in California [...] Read More 1
“Real Housewives” Star Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi: A Case Study in Divorce Asset Division By A People's Choice|January 23rd, 2021|Divorce| Erika Jayne, a star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, stunned her fans on November 3, 2020, by announcing the end of her 21-year marriage to attorney Tom Girardi, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Jayne made the announcement as news of a barrage of lawsuits filed against Girardi and his law firm, Girardi Keese, [...] Read More Comments Off on “Real Housewives” Star Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi: A Case Study in Divorce Asset Division
The Pre-Divorce Checklist: How to Prepare for Divorce in California By A People's Choice|January 21st, 2021|Divorce| You never thought the dire divorce statistics in the US would ever include you, right? Even if it seems like a nightmare, don’t wait too long to get started on your divorce planning. Your soon-to-be-ex is likely already laying a plan to get the most they can from a settlement, and you don’t want [...] Read More Comments Off on The Pre-Divorce Checklist: How to Prepare for Divorce in California
Ventura Legal Assistance By A People's Choice|May 27th, 2014| Affordable Legal Assistance Ventura County | A People's Choice Don't let the legal system scare you! A People's Choice in Ventura County, California has been a leading provider for affordable California legal assistance in Ventura County since 1980. Don't spend needless money on attorneys on matters that you can do yourself with [...] Read More 0
Can You Trust Online Legal Services Companies? By A People's Choice|October 21st, 2018|California Courts| Recently, there has been a rise in online legal services. These sites offer a range of services from document preparation for a flat fee to monthly subscription services where you can get periodic legal advice and basic legal documents prepared. These sites are gaining in popularity because they offer a faster low-cost alternative than hiring an attorney. But are they really a good idea and can you trust online legal services? How do you pick a good online legal service? Here's what you need to know if you are looking for help preparing legal documents. Read More Comments Off on Can You Trust Online Legal Services Companies?
When You Should Fire Your Attorney By A People's Choice|October 21st, 2018|California Courts| Do you have an attorney that you are unhappy with? Do you want to represent yourself or find a new attorney? Unfortunately, sometimes an attorney-client relationship deteriorates to the point when you want to fire your attorney. While there are good reasons to fire an attorney, sometimes both parties may have unrealistic expectations. You may discover you don't really need an attorney or simply cannot afford your attorney. Here is a guide of when you should fire your attorney and when you shouldn't. Read More Comments Off on When You Should Fire Your Attorney