How to Get a Free Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|April 13th, 2021|Divorce| If you know someone who has been through a divorce in California, you probably noticed it can be quite an expensive process. But what if you can’t foot a huge legal bill? Can you get a free divorce in California, a state with a reputation for being pricey? Under the right circumstances, you can [...] Read More 39
Best Ways to File for California Divorce Online By Sandra McCarthy|April 5th, 2021|Divorce| Filing for California divorce online can seem like an appealing alternative to dressing up and going to file a legal form in court. It's usually the best option for people who don't want to spend a lot of money but also want to have the divorce processed within the shortest period of time. Filing [...] Read More 4
Understanding The Six Month Waiting Period for Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|April 4th, 2021|Family Law, Divorce| What is California's six month waiting period for divorce, and what does it mean for you? Oftentimes, this period is also referred to as the "cooling off" time for couples to determine if they'd like to reconcile. Additionally, it establishes the first day individuals may legally remarry. Read on to learn more about the six month waiting period in California divorce and how A People's Choice can help you. Read More 95
How to Obtain a Move Away Order California By Sandra McCarthy|April 4th, 2021|Family Law| Non-custodial parent issues involving a move away order in California usually arise when a parent wants to move out-of-state due to a new job opportunity, or if he/she is getting remarried. When one parent wants or needs to relocate and to move away with their child, they usually need to get the consent [...] Read More 71
How Long Do You Have to File Probate After Death in California? By Sandra McCarthy|April 2nd, 2021|Probate| How Long Do You Have to File Probate After Death? If you know someone who has been through probate in California, you probably noticed it can take a while. But how long do you have to file probate after death? How long does this sometimes complicated process take? In some ways, this hinges on the personal [...] Read More Comments Off on How Long Do You Have to File Probate After Death in California?
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How to Get an Easy California Divorce with Kids By Sandra McCarthy|March 31st, 2021|Divorce| Getting divorced is an emotional experience for any couple. In a divorce with kids, a custody battle makes the situation even harder for both parents and children. In such cases, the court's objective is not to rule in favor of one of the parents; it’s to prioritize the child’s needs and try to create a [...] Read More Comments Off on How to Get an Easy California Divorce with Kids
Types of Guardianship for Minors in California By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2021|Family Law| When establishing guardianship for minors in California, it is important to understand the different options available and how each affects the legal rights of all parties. Read on to learn more about informal and legal guardianship, how to obtain each, and how A People's Choice can help. Read More 241
How to Obtain a Divorce Certificate in California By Sandra McCarthy|March 26th, 2021|Divorce| Every divorce story is unique. Maybe you'd been married for a year, or perhaps your marriage lasted for several decades. Perhaps you have children, or maybe you only have pets. Maybe you’re heartbroken, or maybe you’re relieved—or perhaps you feel a bit of both. However you got here, you’ve now found yourself in a situation [...] Read More 5
California Family Probate Court: The First Things You Should Know about By Sandra McCarthy|March 24th, 2021|Probate| Anyone who has experienced a death in the family has probably heard the mysterious term "family probate court” get thrown around. But what exactly does it mean? When a loved one passes away, they leave behind a lifetime of finances. Their final bills and debts must be settled, bank accounts closed, and property distributed. [...] Read More Comments Off on California Family Probate Court: The First Things You Should Know about
What Is the Cost of Divorce in California? By Sandra McCarthy|March 17th, 2021|Divorce| When a couple decides to get divorced, the potential cost of the process is often at the top of every pre-divorce checklist. This is especially true for couples getting divorced in California—a state with one of the highest costs of living in America. So, what is the cost of divorce in California? That depends [...] Read More Comments Off on What Is the Cost of Divorce in California?
Temporary Guardianship in California: Options for Minor Children By Sandra McCarthy|March 16th, 2021|Family Law| Are you considering your options for temporary guardianship of a minor child in California? Here are just a few of the options available to you. Once you've decided which route to take, be sure to contact A People's Choice for assistance completing and filing your legal documents! Read More 42
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
What Is a Contested Divorce in California? By Sandra McCarthy|March 11th, 2021|Divorce| Divorce can be hard on everyone. In addition to the emotional stress, it involves figuring out child custody, alimony payments, child support payments, and the like. Most couples would prefer to keep things amicable, but plenty of factors can prevent you from remaining friendly with your soon-to-be-ex. Perhaps there was infidelity or some other form [...] Read More Comments Off on What Is a Contested Divorce in California?
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What is a Probate Referee in California? By Sandra McCarthy|March 6th, 2021|Probate| If you are settling an estate through the probate process, most likely you will need a probate referee. The role of a probate referee is to appraise property in the estate. A probate referee is a professional, usually an attorney, a certified public accountant, or a person with several years of professional experience in property [...] Read More 18
California Living Trust Checklist By Sandra McCarthy|March 4th, 2021|Estate Planning| With our living trust preparation checklist, a DIY trust is possible! Plus, by working with a registered legal document assistant such as A People's Choice, you can avoid high attorney's fees for help drafting your trust. Read on for our complete California living trust checklist and to learn more about the necessary actions that come along with writing a trust. Read More 6
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
Quick and Easy Way on How to Get a Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|February 8th, 2021|Divorce, Family Law| The decision to divorce can be a painful one, so many people want to finish the process as quickly as possible. However, there is a specific timeline couples must follow before official termination of their marriage. Hiring a legal document preparation assistant can help you get a judgment within 45 days and avoid further waiting time for incomplete or incorrect forms. Read More 3
Revocable Trusts in California: An Estate Plan for Every Budget By Sandra McCarthy|February 7th, 2021|Estate Planning| When you hear about trusts in the context of estate planning, you probably think about trust fund babies and about sums of money that are so big that they cannot logically belong to individuals, much less to young people. Surprisingly, revocable trusts, also known as living trusts, can also offer many benefits to the 99%. If the value of your property is high enough that you do not qualify for any of the California simplified probate alternatives, then you could probably save your family members a lot of money by setting up a revocable trust. The good news is that revocable trusts in California do not have to be expensive to set up! You can save yourself a lot of money by having a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your revocable trust documents, instead of an estate planning lawyer. Read More Comments Off on Revocable Trusts in California: An Estate Plan for Every Budget