What You Are Entitled To in a California DivorceIf you are in the process of divorcing your spouse in California, you should know what property you are entitled to keep in your possession. California is a community property state, so anything purchased or earned during the course of a marriage should be split 50/50. Read on to learn more about what constitutes community property and how it is divided.By Sandra McCarthy|September 16th, 2020|Categories: Divorce|4 CommentsRead More
Everything About Uncontested Divorce California Wants You to Know If you’re looking for a divorce in California, it [...]By Sandra McCarthy|July 19th, 2021|Categories: Divorce|0 CommentsRead More
How to File a QDRO After DivorceIt is not necessary to divide all retirements plans in a divorce. However, if the court has ordered the division of a retirement account, or the parties have agreed to divide one or more retirement account, it will be necessary to file a QDRO after divorce. Here are the steps on how to file a QDRO after divorce.By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2018|Categories: Divorce, Family Law|19 CommentsRead More
How to File Divorce When a Spouse is in JailIt is possible to file divorce when a spouse is in jail. You do not have to have a specific reason to divorce, such as your spouse’s felony conviction, to file a divorce. In other words, California’s no-fault divorce laws allow married couples to divorce just because they no longer get along or they no longer want to be married. In this regard, most couples file a California divorce due to "irreconcilable differences." However, the married couple must meet California’s residency requirements to file for divorce. Read on to learn more about how to file divorce when a spouse is in jail.By Sandra McCarthy|May 1st, 2018|Categories: Family Law|Comments Off on How to File Divorce When a Spouse is in JailRead More
The Legal Separation Process in CaliforniaFiling for legal separation in California is similar to the divorce process. However, the main difference between filing for legal separation and divorce is that under legal separation the parties will not end their marital status after dividing community assets and debts. Read on to learn more about the legal separation process in California and how A People's Choice can help.By Sandra McCarthy|May 19th, 2020|Categories: Family Law|34 CommentsRead More
What To Do When a Renter Becomes a Tenant Nuisance: Your Rights in CaliforniaWhether a tenant is being too noisy or conducting illegal activity on the premises of a rented unit, landlords have legal rights to stop tenant nuisances. For instance, a landlord may provide a three day written notice requesting the tenant stop their disruptive behavior. Ultimately, a tenant nuisance who does not change their behavior may provide legal grounds for eviction.By Sandra McCarthy|June 3rd, 2020|Categories: Estate Planning|10 CommentsRead More
Understanding California Probate Examiner NotesUnderstanding the role a probate examiner plays in the probate process, as well as what their notes mean, can help save you time and money during probate. In fact, maintaining an active role in the note process can buy you time to obtain any supplemental materials the court requires to settle the estate as quickly as possible.By Sandra McCarthy|April 28th, 2020|Categories: Probate|2 CommentsRead More
How to File Probate in Marin CountyThere are three ways to file probate in Marin County - hire an expensive attorney, hire a probate document assistant, or try to do it on your own. Many people are unaware they can file probate without a lawyer. If you need to file probate in Marin County, consider A People’s Choice, a non-attorney probate service.By Sandra McCarthy|March 11th, 2018|Categories: Probate|Comments Off on How to File Probate in Marin CountyRead More
What Is a Conservatorship Account?According to the National Council on Disability, there are an [...]By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2022|Categories: Conservatorship|0 CommentsRead More
How to File in Small Claims Court California Pursuing a legal claim is [...]By Sandra McCarthy|March 9th, 2015|Categories: California Courts|7 CommentsRead More