Your estate plan allows you to decide how your property will be managed during your life and transferred after your death. If you are hoping to learn about how to avoid probate in California, an attorney can help you identify which assets might otherwise require probate and create a plan for transferring them outside that process. Depending on your...
Continue ReadingWhen a landlord decides to evict a tenant, California does not give the landlord the right to immediate removal. The landlord generally must give required notice, file an eviction lawsuit, and obtain a court judgment before the sheriff can evict the tenant. So, how long does the eviction process take? The matter may end during the initial notice period...
Continue ReadingGoing through a divorce can be overwhelming. Dividing a life between two people, figuring out who gets what, and how children will be cared for are just some of the decisions spouses must make. In California, a marital settlement agreement can help organize these decisions into a roadmap that serves as a framework for life after divorce. At Pakpour...
Continue ReadingMost people do not think about legal documents when they are getting married. They think about building a shared life, establishing a home together, and blending their individual histories. Still, every relationship has unique financial realities and expectations. A prenuptial agreement in California allows couples to clearly define those expectations, protect their important assets, and eliminate ambiguity. At its...
Continue ReadingLas Ordenes judiciales son un poco mas poderosas que el papel en el que están impresas. Si bien nadie puede técnicamente obligar a alguien a cumplir comuna orden de la corte de familia, la falta de cumplimiento conlleva sanciones significativas si presenta una acción por desacato. Al igual que cualquier otra área de la ley, un juez tiene la...
Continue ReadingSplitting shared property is often one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. Property does not represent just a thing or a place but memories and experiences. Figuring out how to fairly distribute the things you have shared with your spouse for years can lead to serious disagreements when both of you value or have sentimental attachments to...
Continue ReadingIf you are looking to request asylum, you have likely experienced something traumatic or have reason to fear for your life or safety in your home country. If the trauma or fear was inflicted because you fit into certain protected categories, you may qualify for asylum. At Pakpour Banks LLP, our attorneys and staff provide the compassionate representation you...
Continue ReadingMany evictions were on pause in the wake of COVID-19, but now that the pandemic is over, many tenants may face eviction. If you are in this situation, you may have questions about how to stop an eviction in California. Before you defy an eviction notice, it’s essential to understand your rights and obligations. An attorney can review your...
Continue ReadingU.S. immigration law is often complex on its own, but other statutes and policies can add further complications. Title 42, which concerns public health rather than immigration, has had a particular impact in recent years. The United States has traditionally been known as a safe haven for individuals seeking refugee from humanitarian crises in their home countries. With the...
Continue ReadingLa Prueba de Entrega adopta varias formas diferentes en el tribunal de familia. Su importancia comienza con la palabra “entrega”. En este país, no se puede llevar a alguien a juicio sin notificarle dos cosas importantes: 1, que se ha iniciado una acción judicial que involucra a esa parte; y 2, lo que implica esa acción. Tiene sentido. Nadie...
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