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Apr 12, 2021
4 Reasons Why You and Your Loved Ones Should Create Advance Directives

The past 16 months have made us all a little bit more sensitive to issue of health and mortality. Advance care planning has always been important, but the peace of mind that these legal instruments have provided during our pandemic is a testimony to why…

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Apr 08, 2021
Best Apps to Use for Co-Parenting

Best Scheduling Apps to Help With Co-Parenting Parenting is a busy job, especially when you have to co-parent from different households. But, did you know there are apps you can use that can help take away some of the stress related to co-parenting with your…

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Mar 14, 2021
Can I Be Left Financially Ruined After My Divorce?

The global pandemic has been financially devastating to couples, causing many to put off their divorce in favor of waiting for the world to recover. The rise of mandatory shelter in place orders combined with layoffs, job closures, and reduced work hours have left many…

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Mar 10, 2021
Why Everyone at the Surrogacy Table Needs Legal Representation

With celebrity parents using surrogacy at an increasing frequency, the general public has become more familiar with the term than in the past. Surrogacy was stigmatized and misunderstood by so many people, and like time often does, opinions have changed. The frequency and number of…

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Mar 04, 2021
3 Benefits of Legal Separation

Pros of Legal Separation in California Often, couples are not ready to go through the divorce process and choose to look into alternatives before completely ending their marriage. For those who aren’t ready to end things for good, a legal separation may be a better…

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Feb 22, 2021
Scales of justice Understanding the 3 Types of Restraining Orders in California

A restraining order is a legal tool one person can use to prevent harassment or assault from another person. There are several reasons people file for restraining orders, and in California, there are three main types you can use. Parties can file one of three…

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Feb 08, 2021
Why Your Parenting Plan is Your Most Important Divorce Document

Once you’ve started the divorce process, everything in your life begins to be colored by the “D-word.” If you have children, they can get lost in the battle for things and ego during a divorce. So, even though your divorce may take many months to…

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Feb 02, 2021
Do’s and Don’ts of Getting a Divorce

Divorce is a complex process, and the last thing you want to do is make it even more complicated than it already is. When you go through the divorce process, you should be mindful of what can either help or harm your case. We made…

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Jan 23, 2021
Can You Alter Your Child Custody Arrangement During COVID-19

Many things in the world are at a standstill during this unprecedented global pandemic due to the spread of COVID-19. With strict health regulations to prevent the spread of the deadly virus, many families are struggling to adhere to their visitation and custody agreements. Social…

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Jan 08, 2021
Benefits of a Durable Power of Attorney and an Advance Healthcare Directive

Life has been more unpredictable than usual over the last year. If the global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s reminded us that we have to prepare where we can and hope for the best everywhere else. In the event of accidents, injury, and illness,…

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