The answer is “yes”; this type of divorce is called a divorce by publication. Submit an Application for Publication When the service of divorce documents occurs “by publication”, this means that the court approves the circulation of a legal notice in a newspaper in…
What better way to express your love for one another than asking for a prenup. According to the article below: In the last 5 years there’s been a 73% increase in prenups 52% reported more women requesting prenups 36% said pensions and retirement benefits are more…
If you ever have to go into probate it is hard enough carrying out the duties of your loved ones, but also having to worry about court and attorney fees can become overwhelming. Attorneys fees, which are set by statute, can gobble up a…
Many couples–women in particular–find themselves divorced with bad memories of their marriage, yet they’re still carrying around their husbands’ last names as reminders. How to change your last name once your divorce is finalized? There is a process to accomplish this that includes filling…
When beginning a business, you must decide what form of business entity to establish. Your form of business determines the amount of regulatory paperwork you have to file, your personal liability regarding investments into your business, and the taxes you have to pay. There…
Probate is when the court supervises the processes that transfer legal title of property from the estate of the person who has died (the “decedent”) to his or her beneficiaries. Usually, you have to fill out court forms and appear in court to: Prove…
Preparing your Living Trust can be daunting. While it may be an easy thing to put off, a living trust will ensure the well being of your family. California Document Preparers has listed some things to consider when putting to together your living trust….
There are a lot of misconceptions about what prenups, premarital agreements, and prenuptial agreements are and what they do. The first step in deciding whether you need a prenup or Premarital Agreement is understanding what it is. Basically, a Premarital Agreement (prenup) is a…
