What is a Confidential Marriage in California and Does it Have any Significance in the Event of Legal Separation or Divorce?
A confidential marriage license is legally binding, just like a public marriage license. The individuals are married and must go through the divorce process to end the marriage. The difference between a confidential marriage license and a public marriage license is that the former are not a matter of public record. Copies of public marriage […]
MoreCalifornia Divorce Lawyer – How to Hire One
When you’re going through a divorce in California, one of the first and most important decisions you have to make is choosing a divorce attorney. Selecting an experienced and knowledgeable attorney can make a huge difference in your marital settlement agreement. It can help you reach favorable resolutions on issues like property division, child custody, […]
MoreWho is the Affiant When Signing an Affidavit? Is it a Witness to the Signatures, or Person at Office You are Submitting To
An affidavit is a document someone signs to swear to the truth of facts stated in the document. You might sign an affidavit if you are involved in a legal proceeding. Or, you may ask others to sign affidavits if you need them to support your claims. For example, perhaps you’re involved in a child […]
MoreWhat’s Attorney Client Privilege?
An attorney can only provide their clients with proper representation if their clients trust them. A client may need to share sensitive information with an attorney to maximize their chances of winning a case. If a client can’t trust their attorney with sensitive information, they may harm their case. This is why the concept of […]
MoreHow to Serve Divorce Papers
After making the decision to end your marriage, filling out the necessary paperwork, and filing it with the court, there’s another important step to take — serving the divorce papers to your spouse. When you’re ready to move forward in the divorce process, there are specific legal requirements. Can I Just Hand My Spouse the […]
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