Why should I hire A People’s Choice when I can go to the Court Self-Help Service? By Sandra McCarthy|December 28th, 2014|General FAQs| If you have ever taken a trip to the local court's self-help service, you might be able to answer this question yourself. Most courts in California are understaffed and short-handed. This results in long lines at the self-help centers, requiring consumers seeking help to arrive early and wait hours before the doors open if they want [...] Read More Comments Off on Why should I hire A People’s Choice when I can go to the Court Self-Help Service?
Alimony By Sandra McCarthy|May 7th, 2014| Alimony in California When a couple separates or divorces, the court may order one spouse to pay the other a certain amount of support money each month. This is called "spousal support.” A spousal support award is not mandatory in dissolution or legal separation proceedings in California. Courts have discretion (within statutory parameters) to [...] Read More 0
Home By Sandra McCarthy|May 1st, 2014| We Take Care of Your Legal Needs… Without the Lawyers Registered & Bonded California Legal Document Service You complete our easy online questionnaire, and we professionally prepare and file your legal documents with the Court. Not just legal templates you fill out on your own — we have LIVE legal professionals to [...] Read More 0
Our Legal Document Services By Sandra McCarthy|May 1st, 2014| Our California Legal Document Services A People’s Choice is one of California’s leading Registered Legal Document Assistant Services. Our services are specially designed for people who find themselves dealing with California courts or California legal issues and are seeking inexpensive, low-cost or cheap options for professional self-help legal document preparation service and guidance. [...] Read More 0
California Divorce Requirements By Sandra McCarthy|April 25th, 2014| Divorce Requirements in California A People’s Choice can save you hundreds of dollars by preparing your California family law documents instead of an expensive divorce attorney. Summary Dissolution Legal Separation Regular Dissolution Annulment Residency (CCP Section 395) One of the parties must have lived in California for at least 6 months. Case can be [...] Read More 0
Name Change By Sandra McCarthy|April 17th, 2014| How to Change Your Name in California There are two different ways to change your name in California. Sometimes an individual merely starts using a name that is different than their legal name. Although this may be sufficient with unofficial, non-legal matters, most people will find it difficult or impossible to change their name [...] Read More 0
Agreements and Stipulations By Sandra McCarthy|April 16th, 2014| Agreements by Stipulation and Order Family law matters usually deal with one or more of the following issues: Division of community and/or marital property Division of debt Custody and visitation of children Payment of child and/or spousal support If parties are able to work out these important issues, [...] Read More 0
QDROs By Sandra McCarthy|April 16th, 2014| Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDROs) A QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) is a special type of court order that allows the division of retirement plan benefits between parties in a dissolution or legal separation. A QDRO (pronounced “quad row”) is a specific type of order that recognizes the right of an “alternate payee” [...] Read More 0
Terminate Domestic Partnership By Sandra McCarthy|April 16th, 2014| Terminate Domestic Partnership Requirements to Terminate Domestic Partnership Through Divorce or Legal Separation If your domestic partnership was registered in California, there is no residency requirement to file a dissolution of domestic partnership in California. However, if your domestic partnership was registered in a state other than California, one partner must [...] Read More 0
Child Support By Sandra McCarthy|April 15th, 2014| Child Support in California Child support in California is the amount of money that a court orders one parent to pay to the other parent every month to provide support for their child. California provides guidelines for the calculation of child support which takes into consideration the ratio of time each parent spends with [...] Read More 0
Dividing Property and Debt By Sandra McCarthy|April 9th, 2014| Dividing Property and Debt Determining Date of Separation California uses the date of separation as the essential date for determining property interests for the purpose of dividing property and debt during divorce. Property acquired by a spouse after the date of separation is considered to be that spouse’s separate property, [...] Read More 0
Summary Dissolution By Sandra McCarthy|April 9th, 2014| What is a Summary Dissolution? Summary dissolution of marriage in California is a proceeding through which some married couples may file a joint petition and obtain a divorce without a court hearing. Many couples that qualify to file a summary dissolution often choose not to use this process because of it disadvantages and new [...] Read More 0
Affordable Legal Document Preparation Services For California Court Documents and Other Legal Forms By Sandra McCarthy|June 18th, 2013| Affordable Legal Document Preparation Services For over 40 years, A PEOPLE’S CHOICE has brought easy access to affordable legal document preparation services to people across California. Our services also extend to individuals living outside of California but find themselves dealing with California legal issues. A People's Choice provides low-cost legal document preparation services for [...] Read More 0
Understanding Federal Estate and Gift Tax Rates in California By Sandra McCarthy|September 12th, 2022|Estate Planning, Probate| The federal gift tax is a tax by the government that applies to either assets left by a decedent at their death or assets given by an individual during their lifetime. In essence, whether you give your assets away while you are still living, or give them away when you die, they are subject to a tax. Gift tax applies to lifetime gifts; estate tax applies to assets left at death. Read on to learn about the federal estate and gift tax and how it may affect your estate. Read More 0
Conservatorship vs. Power of Attorney in California By Sandra McCarthy|September 7th, 2022|California Courts, Probate| When comparing conservatorship vs. power of attorney in California, which one is better? And under what circumstances? Read More 8
What Is a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare in California? By Sandra McCarthy|August 28th, 2022|California Courts| This article helps you understand how a durable power of attorney for healthcare works and how to establish one. Read More 0
What’s a Conservatorship of the Person in California? By Sandra McCarthy|August 8th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| Dementia, stroke, and other debilitating illnesses are all too common, especially among the elderly. What happens if you have a loved one with an issue like this? You probably want to make sure they get all the attention and care they need. If you live in the Golden State, one way of ensuring you [...] Read More 0
Is a C-Corp or S-Corp Better for Professional Corporations? By Sandra McCarthy|August 3rd, 2022|Business, California Courts| What is the difference between a C-corp and S-corp in California, and which is better for professional corporations? Read More 2
How Temporary Conservatorship in California Works By Sandra McCarthy|July 27th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| Have you ever wondered what would happen in someone close to you was involved in an accident that incapacitated them? How could you legally step in to help if they needed intensive treatment or were unable to manage their personal property? If you're in the Golden State, the best solution may be a temporary [...] Read More 4
What Is a California Professional Corporation? By Sandra McCarthy|July 18th, 2022|Business| California is a unique state in many ways, including how corporations are handled. For professionals such as lawyers, doctors, psychiatrists, family therapists, and psychologists, a California professional corporation is the best way for a group to provide services within their profession. But what is a California professional corporation exactly, and how can it help [...] Read More 0