Domestic Partnership and Prenuptial Agreements in California
The interplay of domestic partnership agreements and prenuptial agreements in California is a particularly usual situation. In California same sex couples have the option [...]
How do I serve someone who is hiding from a lawsuit?
In California whenever you start a court proceeding, whether it is a lawsuit, divorce, or any number of actions, you will have to "serve" [...]
Bringing a Medical Malpractice Action in the San Francisco Bay Area
In California there are a series of legal hurdles in place that must be met before you can file a medical malpractice action against [...]
Getting Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
In California, Family Code Sections 6200 and 6300 govern when restraining orders may be issued in cases of domestic violence. "Domestic Violence" is construed [...]
Child Conception and Adoption for Lesbian Couples in California
Child conception for lesbian couples is a multi-step process that can be fairly straightforward when done with planning and deliberation but can create very [...]
How do TIC Agreements work?
Tenant in Common Agreements also know as "TIC Agreements" are agreements where several different people all purchase a piece or property what has been [...]
How do I Legally Change my Gender in California?
California Health and Safety Code Sections 103430 and 103435 control the process for legally changing one's gender in California. Procedurally this process developed parallel [...]
Adopting a Child or Adult in California
Adoption is a happy and memorable moment when a new family member legally becomes part of a loving home. The process necessary to achieve [...]
What’s the Difference Between a Trademark and a Copyright?
Many business want to protect their intellectual property. One of the most important pieces of intellectual property is a business name and logo. The [...]
Fully Developed Claim – Veterans Disability Benefits
To help reduce the backlog of service connected disability claims, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a new procedure to quickly process [...]