An annulment of a marriage is quite different from a divorce: it is basically a declaration that the marriage was always invalid. California allows annulments only under certain specified grounds.
Many adults, particularly elderly adults, cannot provide for their own needs. In some cases, it may be necessary to appoint a conservator to make decisions for the incapacitated adult. California law provides for this.
You have no doubt heard that when a California couple divorce, assets “get divided 50/50.” Although this is an oversimplification, it is also true that as an approximation, debts get divided 50/50 as well.
There are numerous ways to void liability for a breach of contract, depending on the circumstances. This article lists a few of the most popular affirmative defenses.
It can be precarious to hold a second mortgage against a debtor in fragile financial health. It can be legally complex, too. Especially if it happens in California.
In today’s information economy, information is a kind of currency. You should protect it from theft by employees and competitors with the same vigilance that you would use to protect your cash.
Incorporation in Delaware is popular, and there are good reasons for that popularity. If your corporation is already established in California, however, certain obstacles await.
A valid prenuptial agreement can modify California law with respect to the spouses who sign the agreement. California regulates prenuptial agreements quite closely, however.
Not all copyright claims are successful. In fact, quite a number of defenses are available, depending on the defendants circumstances. Some of these defenses are more powerful than others.
For quite some time now, California law on debt collectors restricted a broader range of creditors than federal law does. A new case applies this law against mortgage lenders as well.
The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is an important one, both for workers and those who hire them. In California, it is the court that determines who is who – not the hiring party.
California courts normally refuse to enforce non-compete agreements or clauses against employees. There are certain situations in which they are permitted, however.
Terms like “Epstein credits” and “Watts charges” are not exactly on the tips of everyone’s tongues. They can become important, however, during divorce proceedings.
Alimony is often one of the most contentious issues in most divorces, because it can apply even in the absence of children. Often the real issue is not whether or not, but how much.
California lemon law claims are popular among automobile owners, and they are often successful. Not all such claims are meritorious, however, and many potential defenses can be considered
Commercial real estate transactions tend to be more complex than residential real estate transactions. With that complexity comes potential pitfalls that are definitely worth avoiding.
Arbitration, often referred to as “rent-a-judge,” is a popular alternative to business litigation – and for good reason. Arbitration may or may not turn out to be the best option for your particular dispute.
The subprime mortgage crisis that hit California in 2008 triggered numerous reforms in the housing market. Among the most important is the California Homeowner Bill of Rights.
The general understanding of the division of assets under California divorce law is “it all gets split 50/50.” The reality, as you might have guessed, is considerably more complex than this.
In some cases, you may be assessed child support payments based not on your actual income, but on income that the court has imputed to you. This article explains how it works.