How to File Divorce When Both Parties Agree By Sandra McCarthy|June 29th, 2019|Family Law| Probably the simplest type of divorce occurs when both parties want to end the marriage and are cooperating. You can file divorce when both parties agree by completing an "uncontested divorce" process. Because uncontested divorce is faster, easier, and less expensive, most couples prefer this process. However, the couple still must file the right papers to protect themselves and get the divorce finalized. Read More Comments Off on How to File Divorce When Both Parties Agree
3 Helpful Steps to Divorce and Divide Retirement By Sandra McCarthy|July 6th, 2019|Family Law| Most couples think their most valuable community property asset is their house. Surprisingly, however, the most valuable asset is often their retirement plan. Just as with other community assets, a divorcing couple must settle retirement division. In general, the law considers retirement benefits accrued during the marriage until the time of separation as community property. This article will explain the steps to divide retirement in divorce. Read More Comments Off on 3 Helpful Steps to Divorce and Divide Retirement
Ventura County Divorce Forms Legal Assistance By Sandra McCarthy|April 15th, 2020|Divorce| A People's Choice is the only Ventura County divorce service that has offered low-cost divorce help since 1980. If you are considering terminating your marriage through divorce, legal separation or annulment, you will find that we offer the lowest fees and most comprehensive services for divorce document preparation in Ventura County. Read More Comments Off on Ventura County Divorce Forms Legal Assistance
Pros, Cons, and Alternatives: California’s Courts Self-Help Center By Sandra McCarthy|April 27th, 2020|California Courts| Many people who try to use the California courts self-help centers end up calling a registered legal document assistant service instead. Read on to learn how these self-help centers can help you, and whether a service such as A People's Choice's may be better suited for your situation. Read More Comments Off on Pros, Cons, and Alternatives: California’s Courts Self-Help Center
What You Are Entitled To in a California Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|September 16th, 2020|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. Read More 4
A Lesson in Prenups: Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s Struggle After Filing for Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|September 20th, 2020|Divorce| Dr. Dre and estranged wife Nicole Young's current divorce battle is an unfortunate reminder of the importance of proper legal documentation. If you are married or in a domestic partnership, protect yourself in the case you must file for divorce. Be sure to complete your legal forms with a registered legal document assistant like A People's Choice, and keep them in your possession at all times. Read More Comments Off on A Lesson in Prenups: Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s Struggle After Filing for Divorce
Even a Cheap California Divorce Lawyer Might be Wasting Your Money By Sandra McCarthy|October 19th, 2020|Divorce| People in all tax brackets get divorced, and there are divorce lawyers to fit almost any budget. Some law firms market their services to a wealthy clientele by using such buzzwords as “high net worth divorce.” Others advertise themselves as a cheap California divorce lawyer who provides legal services to the 99%. What a so-called cheap California divorce lawyer does not tell you, though, is that getting divorced without hiring a lawyer at all is easier than you think. While some divorce law firms may provide valuable services at a reasonable price to people who really need a divorce lawyer, it is a waste of money to hire a California divorce lawyer, even a cheap one, if you do not really need one. The professional expertise you need might be that of a California legal document assistant, not a cheap California divorce lawyer, and the good news is that professional document preparation services cost a lot less than hiring a lawyer. Read More 2
How to File for Divorce Without Hiring a California Divorce Paralegal By Sandra McCarthy|November 19th, 2020|Divorce| When you hire a divorce lawyer, you are probably not the lawyer’s top priority. In most instances, the person doing most of the work on your divorce papers is a California divorce paralegal employed at the law firm. Instead of paying inflated hourly rates to an attorney solely to work through their divorce paralegal, you should have a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your divorce documents. Read More Comments Off on How to File for Divorce Without Hiring a California Divorce Paralegal
How Does Collaborative Divorce Work? By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2020|Divorce| Collaborative divorce can work well if you are committed to being professional about it. The bad news is that it is not cheap. Paying a lawyer for countless billable hours is not cheap under any circumstances. Who needs a collaborative divorce when you can have an amicable one? Instead of lawyers, talk to your spouse. Instead of going to a law office, talk at home. You and your spouse can decide together what each party wants out of the divorce. When you are ready, you can file the uncontested divorce paperwork. You do not have to go to court. You do not even need to involve any professionals, except a legal document assistant. Read More Comments Off on How Does Collaborative Divorce Work?
How to Have an Amicable Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2020|Divorce| Keeping things professional instead of adversarial is what makes an amicable divorce amicable; hiring a certified legal document assistant can help you avoid blaming each other for excessive spending or clerical errors. Contact A People’s Choice to prepare the documents in your amicable divorce. Read More Comments Off on How to Have an Amicable Divorce
Tips to Achieve a Friendly Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| If you and your spouse are able to be civil and behave reasonably toward each other even as your relationship is deteriorating, then your chances of having a friendly divorce are good. Another thing that can keep your divorce from getting ugly is not letting your divorce ruin your finances. Just as an unnecessarily expensive wedding can cast a dark cloud over your marriage, shelling out lots of money for divorce lawyers can sink your amicable divorce. Engaging the services of a California non-attorney legal document assistant can help you keep the peace and focus on the goal of achieving a friendly divorce. Read More Comments Off on Tips to Achieve a Friendly Divorce
Online Divorce Services By Sandra McCarthy|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| Nowadays, many people seek out online divorce services to help them complete their divorce case. And while it only makes sense to be wary of the exorbitant prices charged by most divorce lawyers, it does not mean that you should go for the cheapest possible option when choosing an online divorce service. There are plenty of free and freemium divorce apps out there, but for the most part, you get what you pay for. Even a simple divorce involves real legal documents, therefore it is best to work with a real legal document professional who offers the best of both worlds - online divorce services and one-on-one professional help.. For the divorce services you need, the best choice is to work with A People's Choice, a California non-attorney legal document assistant, instead of a lawyer. Read More Comments Off on Online Divorce Services
Divorce Proceedings: What to Expect By Sandra McCarthy|December 24th, 2020|Divorce| The divorce proceedings begin when you file for divorce and then serve your spouse with divorce papers. Instead of paying a princely sum for a divorce lawyer or stressing about preparing the divorce paperwork yourself, California law makes it possible for a non-attorney legal document assistant to prepare your divorce forms and start your divorce proceedings without having to hire a lawyer. Read More Comments Off on Divorce Proceedings: What to Expect
Compare Using a Legal Document Preparer vs Hiring a Lawyer By Sandra McCarthy|February 1st, 2021|California Courts| Using a legal document preparer vs hiring a lawyer is a great money saving option for routine legal matters. If you are planning to represent yourself in a legal matter, a registered document assistant can help you with your case. Registered legal document preparers charge significantly less than attorneys. Consequently, hiring a document preparer can save you time and give you peace of mind that the forms are complete and correct. Read More 1
Get a Cheap Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|February 5th, 2021|Divorce, Family Law| Cheap California divorce options DO exist - they can just be a bit difficult to navigate! In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the top three most popular cheap divorce options in California and explain how you can avoid paying statutory attorney's fees for your divorce. Read More 10
How to Find Divorce Records in California By Sandra McCarthy|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
Can You Clear Out a Home Before Probate in California? By Sandra McCarthy|March 13th, 2021|Probate| A death in the family can be very emotional. It’s a time of mourning and grief, but also cherishing memories and coming to terms with your loved one’s passing. It’s only natural that you might want to collect sentimental items from their home as soon as possible. Unfortunately, you can’t do that in California. [...] Read More 4
How Can I Find Pro Bono Divorce Lawyers in California? By Sandra McCarthy|June 14th, 2021|Divorce| You've probably heard the phrase "pro bono" before, but do you know where it comes from? Pro bono derives from the Latin expression pro bono publico, which means "for the good of the public." The term is most often linked to professionals providing a service at a lowered cost or free of charge. That's [...] Read More 24
How to Get an Incurable Insanity Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|March 16th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| Just like every marriage is unique, every divorce is unique. The incurable insanity divorce, or the divorce due to permanent legal incapacity, is one of the more difficult types of divorce. The burden of proof is on you to show that your case truly qualifies for this type of divorce. So, what do you do [...] Read More 0
How to File for Conservatorship in Lassen County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|May 25th, 2022|California Courts, Probate| Lassen County, CA, known for its natural splendor, is home to nearly 35,000 residents. Sometimes, as with people anywhere, those residents might grow older and need some help with everyday tasks. If you are looking into how to file for conservatorship in Lassen County, California, you've come to the right place. There are many [...] Read More 0