by Torrence Howell | Feb 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Every good parent concerns about their child’s safety and overall wellbeing. But so does the California court when it comes time to putting together a custody agreement. One parent may see themselves as the better provider and the one with the safer home environment....
by Torrence Howell | Feb 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Alimony is designed to ensure the financially disadvantaged spouse is able to get temporary or permanent financial aid from the other spouse following a divorce. While not every spouse will request alimony, it can certainly come in handy in many cases. There are six...
by Torrence Howell | Feb 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Mental illness is more common than many of us might think. It can present itself in many different situations, involve varying symptoms, feature different triggers, and come in a variety of intensities. The truth is, it’s never the same for one person to the next. A...
by Torrence Howell | Dec 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense
So, you’ve come to the decision that you want to register your business as an LLC or corporation. Congratulations! This is a big move for you and your company. In fact, registering your business with one of these titles can provide you with unique benefits such as...
by Torrence Howell | Dec 19, 2019 | Criminal Defense
By California law, both parents are delegated the financial responsibility of caring for their child(ren) until they reach the age of 18. This stands true even if one of the parents isn’t living under the same roof as their child(ren) and/or the parents of the...
by Torrence Howell | Dec 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Fortunately, domestic violence in the state of California has declined over the past couple of decades. In 1998, 9.3 out of 1,000 adult California residents made a call for assistance after suffering from domestic violence. However, in 2017, that number was 6.4 out of...
by Torrence Howell | Dec 5, 2019 | Criminal Defense
California is considered a community property state. This means that all property acquired during the marriage of two individuals is half one partner’s and half the other partner’s. One of the benefits of this law is that it helps make dividing assets including...
by Torrence Howell | Nov 27, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The California law states that when two people have a child together, both parents are financially responsible for the care of that child up until his or her 18th birthday. Even if the parents are no longer, or were never, together by marriage, each parent is still...
by Torrence Howell | Nov 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
We all want our children to lead a successful path in life. For many of us, we agree that helping fund our children’s higher education is one way we can help create a successful future for them. So, many of us start up a college fund and begin putting away money so...
by Torrence Howell | Nov 13, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Getting a divorce in California can be a complicated process. What you might quick, simple, and to-the-point ends up being a tedious, drawn-out procedure. All the paperwork and negotiation involved often make completing a divorce frustrating, especially when there are...
