Unauthorized practice of law in California. What can you do if you became a victim of someone who is unauthorized to practice law in California?   “In California, only attorneys can practice law. When someone who is not licensed to practice law provides services that can only be performed by attorneys, that is called the unauthorized...

Question: What is a marriage of long duration? Why is it significantly different from a marriage of short duration? Answer: Pursuant to Family Code Section 4336, a marriage of 10 years or more, from the date of marriage to the date of separation, is a marriage of long duration. Family Code Section 4336: (a) Except on...

Question: I am going through a divorce. My spouse and I own a house as joint tenants (community property) with right of survivorship. Is it correct that if I die pending a marriage dissolution proceeding my spouse will receive my half of the house? Answer: Yes, unless you sever your interest in the joint tenancy...

Question: What assets am I entitled to receive in divorce? Answer: The short answer is that each spouse is entitled to receive one-half of the community property. Community property is all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in California, absent a valid premarital (prenuptial) and/or...

Question: The father of my child and I have never been married. The father does not want to help me financially to raise the child. What can I do about it? Answer 1: First, if it has not been established before, you have to establish legally that he is the father of the child. Steps...

Question: My Ex is always late with child and spousal support payments. Can I do anything about it? Is there a way to automatically withdraw spousal and/or child support from my Ex’s paychecks? Answer: Yes, if your Ex is a W-2 employee. If your Ex is a W-2 employee: Your Ex is late with child...