Probate is the legal process of validating a will, appointing an executor or personal representative to manage the affairs of your...

A Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) defines the terms of the divorce, legal separation or annulment. Once the agreement is agreed to and...

California is a community property state. Meaning absent an agreement to the contrary, property acquired during the marriage is...

Filing for bankruptcy can be time-consuming and stressful. For most first-time filers, gathering the right documents and evaluating the...

A conservatorship in California is a court case where a judge appoints a responsible person or organization (“conservator”) to care for...

Consumer Debt Many debtors erroneously believe that they don't have to face the consequences of their over spending. That if they stop...

In many states, including California, your date of separation has legal implications. If you and your spouse are still living in the same...