The gig economy surged in popularity in recent years thanks to the popularity of app-based services such as Uber and Lyft. But many gig workers for these app services over the years have raised concerns that their classification as independent contractors left them...
Child support is a highly disputed issue in divorce that usually comes after child custody. The court typically awards child support to the spouse maintaining primary physical custody. The agreed financial support should allow the custodial parent to continue to give...
Divorce is never easy for couples in California, especially those with children. Many opt to stay together for the sake of their children, believing it is better for them to live in a two-parent home. Yet, are there times when divorcing can actually benefit your kids?...
When California parents decide to dissolve their marriages, they immediately wonder what the best custody arrangement is. While a custody arrangement that involves parents alternating weeks is a popular option, some experts now report that it may not be the best...
In a lively California business environment, circumstances may arise where one partner wishes to part ways with the other. Whether due to personal differences, diverging visions or changing priorities, the desire to buy out a business partner is not always...
During a divorce in California, there are typically a few important things or relationships at stake. Considering that, one of the more coveted things in a divorce is understandably a couple's marital home. Fortunately, most divorcing couples have a few options...
An anticipatory breach occurs when someone refuses to honor a contract to which they agreed. The other person in the situation can take legal action in the California courts for breach of contract. The breach is anticipatory because failure to fulfill the contract...
California is a state that can be challenging for employers and their HR teams to navigate. Of the many rules and laws companies must follow, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) understandably confuses many businesses. With federal and state rules to...
Going through a divorce in California can devastate your finances. In addition to the cost of the divorce and splitting assets and debts, many newly divorced individuals struggle because their ex-spouse may have been responsible for paying bills and saving. To...
In California, lien waivers are specific templates that trade companies must follow. You can find them in the mechanics lien rules. When people in various industries, including plumbing, electrical work, property management and construction lending, use these forms,...