Family Legal Matters
Navigate your family's ups and downs. Learn everything from what to consider before getting married or adopting to how to have an amicable divorce and settle on child support.
Power of Attorney Requirements in California
A power of attorney allows someone else to handle financial or healthcare matters on your behalf, and California has specific rules about types and…
Prenuptial Agreements: Not Just for the Wealthy
Although prenuptial agreements (“prenups”) have been around in some form for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Egypt, the controversy…
Are You Eligible for No-Fault Divorce: A Checklist
If you’re considering getting a divorce, you may benefit from getting a no-fault divorce, which is usually easier and faster.
Changing Your Name After Marriage
Changing your name after marriage isn't complicated, but it is document-heavy. Here's a checklist to help you streamline the process.
Changing Your Name After Divorce
More than happy to give your ex-spouse's last name back to him or her after your divorce? Here's how you do it legally.
The Common Law Marriage Myth
If you do live in a state that recognizes common law marriage, be sure you get what you bargained for.
What Is a Power of Attorney (POA)?
Almost everyone needs a power of attorney at some point. Find out what a power of attorney can do, how to get one, and why you need it.
Mixing Marriage & Business: The McCourt Divorce
For Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie, mixing marriage and business has produced one of the most expensive divorces in history.