The massive overhaul of the US Tax Code passed earlier this year included a very significant change that will take …

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In deviating from our usual format of reviewing only family law cases, this week I thought it might be refreshing …

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We are honored to have earned the distinction as Santa Clarita’s Ultimate Family Law Firm for the second consecutive year. …

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In California Family Law, there are five “states” relating to individuals and couples: “single”, “married”, “partners”, “separated” or “divorced”. There …

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In a recent opinion, the California Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s decision to value a community property asset …

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Jurisdiction is the authority given to a court to try cases and rule on legal matters in a geographic area …

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When the Supreme Court struck down DOMA, states that recognize gay marriage allowed same-sex couples to have a federally, legal …

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SUPER SUPER BOWL PARTIES   As millions of Americans host and attend Super Bowl gatherings across the country, many may …

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Wedding days are typically one of the happiest days of a couple’s new life together, and also one of the …

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With the divorce rate showing no sign of waning, knowing the rules of divorce can make the difference between personal …

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