Year: 2023
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Legal matters that may come up in an established business
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, California had 4.2 million small businesses in 2022. Starting a new business is an exciting venture filled with dreams of success and growth. While entrepreneurs often focus on the creative aspects of their startup, overlooking legal steps can lead to challenges that will eventually come up. Business structure…
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4 of the most dangerous highways in Southern California
Southern California is home to some of the most treacherous highways in the United States, where drivers must navigate challenging terrains and face various hazards. These highways demand constant vigilance and caution to ensure safe travel. 1. Interstate 5 Running from the Mexican border to the Oregon state line, I-5 is notorious for its congestion…
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5 things that you should include in your surrogacy contract
Surrogacy provides an opportunity for couples with fertility challenges to have a child. In most surrogacy situations, the child has no biological relation to the surrogate, but to the intended parents. Drafting a surrogacy contract requires attention to detail to protect your interests and your unborn child. There are five key things that intended parents…
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What is an “in-marriage” QDRO?
Buying years-of-service credit is expensive. Tapping into a 401(k) early can be costly. Aside from owing income taxes on that money, you also have the penalty of accessing your funds early. An in-marriage QDRO is a cheaper alternative that may allow you to access and use your 401(k) money early. Standard QDROs Qualified Domestic Relations…
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What To Do If Your Spouse Tries To Renegotiate A Prenup
POV: You’ve already signed a prenup, got married, went on your honeymoon, and lived three happy years of marriage. Now, your partner is asking you to renegotiate the terms of the prenup (for whatever reason). What do you do? Well, there are a handful of options: Agree and renegotiate it and amend the prenup; Revoke…
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The Benefits of Having a Prenup for Same-Sex Couples
Same-sex marriage is now legal in many countries, including the United States (shout out to Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the other supreme court justices that helped make that happen). However, just like heterosexual marriage, same-sex couples also face the possibility of divorce. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, can be a valuable tool for both opposite-sex…