Characterizing “other” Property Interests – Just when you thought there could not be more examples of property characterization, I throw more in. I know, I’ve done four of these blogs on everything from wages to life insurance policies, and it feels like the topic that will never end. But truthfully, I care about your best…
Why Should You Leave Behind a Will? – You have been trying hard your whole life to earn as much as you can to provide for your family and their lifestyle. You do not want to leave your loved ones empty-handed after you are no longer there. Often times, you plan to set up a…
Characterizing Business Interests – Building my family law firm from the ground up has been extremely challenging. It has also been just as rewarding. Like me, all good business owners have poured their heart and soul, and countless hours, into starting something they can call their own – thus building something of both meaning and…
Characterizing Life And Casualty Insurance – As I have mentioned in previous blogs, there is a method to which all property –including income from various sources – is characterized as either separate or community property. Last week, I focused a blog on characterizing work income. Today, it is Life and Casualty Insurance. I find the…
Extra Marital Affair Leading To Divorce – How to Cope Up With the Situation? – Extra marital affairs are disliked by all, irrespective of caste, color or creed. The impact of such affairs can be very complicated and heartbreaking. The feelings of ending your strong relation with the person you thought will always love you…
Characterizing work income – Based on what you know thus far about characterization of property, would you say income – whether it be that of your spouse or your own – is separate property or community property? Don’t jump to an answer too fast. Think about it, because not all answers for this topic are…