What You Are Entitled To in a California Divorce

If 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 |September 16th, 2020|Categories: Divorce|4 Comments

How to File a QDRO After Divorce

It 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 |March 30th, 2018|Categories: Divorce, Family Law|19 Comments

How to File Divorce When a Spouse is in Jail

It 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 |May 1st, 2018|Categories: Family Law|Comments Off on How to File Divorce When a Spouse is in Jail

The Legal Separation Process in California

Filing 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 |May 19th, 2020|Categories: Family Law|34 Comments

What To Do When a Renter Becomes a Tenant Nuisance: Your Rights in California

Whether 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.

Understanding California Probate Examiner Notes

Understanding 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 |April 28th, 2020|Categories: Probate|2 Comments

How to File Probate in Marin County

There 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 |March 11th, 2018|Categories: Probate|Comments Off on How to File Probate in Marin County


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