As more couples in California decide to live together without getting married, questions about rights, finances, and commitments may arise. One essential point to understand up front is that California does not recognize common law marriage, no matter how long you’ve been together or how…
You can challenge a prenuptial agreement in California under several grounds listed in the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) and California Family Code §§1610-1617. Some of the most common ways to do this include showing lack of voluntary consent, evidence of fraud or material misrepresentation,…
In the world of law, certain types of cases fall between the lines of different practice areas. One such example is the California Marvin Action, a civil action that many San Diego family law attorneys do not handle because it resembles civil litigation, while many…
Business owners rely on numerous contracts and agreements to strengthen the organization and provide direction for their day-to-day operations. From vendor agreements to employee handbooks, it is not uncommon for a party to break the terms of a contract. Unfortunately, a breach of contract can…
Contracts are some of the most important and useful tools available to businesses of all types of sizes. These legally binding agreements are a practical way to ensure the protection and benefit of all parties, such as contracts, customers, suppliers and more. When one party…
Any party that fails to live up to its contractual obligations could be deemed to be in breach of contract. There may be a variety of consequences for failing to follow through on a promise made to another party. It isn’t uncommon for a breach…
Contracts provide stability and structure to business operations. Whether you have a contract with a staff member or a supplier, you know you can rely on the other party to perform their contractual obligations or provide you with materials or supplies. When someone does not…
It is the day of your hearing. You walk down the hallway towards your assigned department and spot your attorney. She greets you with a “Good morning. It’s game day. Here we go!” You enter the courtroom with your attorney. She litigates your case, recites…
So the governor has given you a break. Your landlord cannot evict for until the end of May. But rent is still due. So what do you do? Negotiate. While tenants may be dancing in the streets about a moratorium on evictions, the moratorium is…
The harm all businesses, in this case California businesses, are suffering as a result of the recent pandemic continues to grow with every passing day they remain closed. Although the government has offered assistance to businesses through the CARES Act, the truth of the matter…
