by Jennifer Jancosek | Sep 11, 2019 | DIVORCE, ESTATE PLANNING, FAMILY LAW
What Happens to My Estate Plan if I Get a Divorce? When life changes, it is important to remember to get your estate planning documents updated. A divorce is no exception to this rule. The marital settlement agreement, which is required to finalize a divorce in...
by Jennifer Jancosek | Jul 11, 2018 | DIVORCE, FAMILY LAW
The divorce process can be stressful, whether contested or uncontested. Most people hope to complete the process as soon as possible, either to get re-married or just to move on with their lives. Unfortunately, California feels differently, and prefers that the...
by Jennifer Jancosek | Feb 28, 2018 | DIVORCE, FAMILY LAW
There are two types of divorce in the state of California, “contested” and “uncontested.” Both contested and uncontested divorces are very common in the Golden State. A case is “contested” when you and your spouse disagree on one or more issues, such as property,...
by Jennifer Jancosek | Feb 26, 2018 | DIVORCE, FAMILY LAW
1) You and your spouse agree that a divorce is the best option for your relationship. Yes No I don't know! 2) You and your spouse agree to terms of payment for court filing and fees. Yes No I don't know 3) You and your spouse agree on a date for filing the initial...
by Jennifer Jancosek | Jan 30, 2018 | FAMILY LAW
Popularized as a source of dramatic or comedic relief on television shows and in movies, the “prenup” also known as a prenuptial or premarital agreement is created between prospective spouses who are considering getting married sometime in the near future.[1] ...
by Jennifer Jancosek | Sep 26, 2017 | DISPUTES, FAMILY LAW, SMALL CLAIMS
When parties find that all options in resolving a dispute have been exhausted, including written requests, negotiation, and mediation, they then must decide whether they wish to expend the time and money necessary to seek a resolution in court. While anyone can read...
