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Despite the “Stay at Home” order issued by the California governor, parents are obligated to uphold court-ordered sharing custody arrangements. While this situation comes with challenges, there are a few things you can do during this time of social distancing. Stay Healthy Make sure you are complying with all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

If you’re in the process of getting a divorce, looking for spousal support, or anticipate paying spousal support, you need to understand some important things. While a family law attorney can provide you with specifics about your situation, here are a few general things to know, including tax laws, awarding of spousal support, and what […]

Regardless of the extent of your current financial holdings, most people should consider having in place some important legal documents. So often we receive frantic telephone calls from spouses or from children facing the difficulty of a spouse or parent who has become incapacitated or deceased, wondering what can be done now that the spouse […]

If you negotiated a short sale of your home, you may be surprised to learn that some mortgage loan underwriting systems can’t distinguish short sales from foreclosures on consumer reports. And that may keep or delay you from getting a new mortgage. You see, borrowers who go through a foreclosure typically have to wait seven […]

Tax law changes all the time. Each year has something new to learn about how much you owe, how much you can save, and what impact the new law will have on your financial life.That’s why we prepared this guide to IRS tax changes for 2021. Don’t put off planning this year while waiting to […]

Ready for your tax refund? You’re not alone! Close to 75% of taxpayers received a federal direct deposit tax refund close to $3,000 last year! If you have questions, you can even connect live via a one-way video to a TurboTax Live tax expert, available in English and Spanish year-round, who can review, sign, file […]

In a nonjudicial foreclosure, you might get both a notice of default and notice of sale. Learn more about these documents. In a nonjudicial foreclosure, borrowers sometimes receive a Notice of Default and a Notice of Sale, depending on state law. Read on to learn the difference between these two documents and under what circumstances […]

Prenuptial agreements (“prenups”), much like relationships themselves, are not “one size fits all.” Each couple has a unique set of goals and issues to be addressed. The content of a prenup reflects these individual objectives. People hesitant about obtaining a prenup often conflate the idea with certain common misconceptions and opinions. One sentiment often brought […]

Housing affordability was a major issue even before the COVID-19 crisis and corresponding recession, but the current economic hardship has made it more salient. Immediate support for people struggling makes sense now, but lawmakers should also consider long-term solutions to the problem of high rents, namely by expanding the supply of housing. Improving the tax […]

If you’ve talked to any real estate agents recently, you’ve probably heard about the increase in short sales taking place. Surprisingly, there are people who short sale their home and are able to buy another home soon after. How is this possible? If you’re finding yourself underwater in your mortgage, meaning that you owe more […]