Courts are currently closed and all proceedings that were scheduled during the court closure are postponed until further notice. “What is going to happen with my case, now that the courts are closed?” is what many of us are thinking. On March 19, 2020, the…
During this COVID-19 crisis, hospitals can be a scary place. Fear of contagion, staff and supply shortages, and delayed testing and medication make it even more terrifying. Most people feel completely out of control in this high intensity environment. In reality, we are all “out…
Social distancing is a phrase that we have all become familiar with in the last few months. More specifically, in 2020, social distancing has been ordered to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and has required millions around the world to stay inside their homes. As…
Buying a home in California or elsewhere in the country involves some level of stress, and this is understandable. Other than the very personal factors a home purchase entails, it is likely the single most expensive asset in the family portfolio. Concerns over the economics…
With the ever rampart spreading of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), what are some considerations you need to be aware of as an employer during California’s Stay at Home Order, Executive Order N-33-20. The order identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors who are exempt and may continue…
Following a parenting schedule can be stressful for several families and now that the COVID-19 pandemic has officially taken over, parents are left with more stress and paranoia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several States have issued a Stay at Home Order, including California. Governor…
On March 20, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered its nearly 40 million residents to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The order comes with a misdemeanor penalty or a fine of up to $1,000. The order has created a domino effect throughout…
As a resident of California, you may have come across the term “Marvin Actions” at some point. But unless it has impacted you personally, there’s a good chance you’re unsure of the finer details. This came about as the result of a 1976 California Supreme…
If you are unable to conceive a child on your own, it may be possible to ask a surrogate to do so for you. When the baby is born, the biological father becomes the child’s legal parent while the father’s partner can apply to adopt…
Being neighborly could mean loaning somebody a cup of flour or holding the ladder while they clean their gutters. Typically, people try to cultivate positive relationships with their neighbors, as they will encounter one another repeatedly throughout the course of their daily lives. Unfortunately, not…