The child custody mediation process is one in which parents attempt to work together to devise a parenting plan that is mutually acceptable to both parents. This parenting plan may be quite structured (specifying day-to-day timeshare as well as holidays, vacations, and other special issues). The most important aspect of custody mediation is that parents [...]
In talking with clients looking to create estate plans, one of the main issues we regularly encounter is the misconception that estate planning is only for the rich. This could not be further from the truth, and unfortunately, this pervasive misconception leads to complacency and a false sense of security. Our typical estate planning clients [...]
Clients often ask what will happen to the mortgage on their property if their son or daughter inherit the home and money is still owed on the mortgage. Can the bank take the house back or does the bank have to honor the mortgage and continue lending to your son or daughter? Ultimately, the simple answer [...]
Check out the latest video installment of the New York Times “Retro Report,” which is an innovative documentary created by the New York Times that attempts to peel back the layers of some of the most perplexing news stories of our past with the goal of encouraging the public to think more critically about current events [...]
A much anticipated ruling on the legality of California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is expected to be handed down by the Supreme Court this month. In March, the Justices considered oral arguments from attorneys representing both sides. Below is a concise summary of some of the more likely outcomes, provided by [...]
During a divorce, a spouse has to be very careful that he or she does not get in trouble with the judge in handling property and accounts. Recently, we handled a divorce where the husband and wife purchased numerous movies, television episodes, songs, books, and apps through iTunes (as a couple). During the divorce, the [...]
When an insurance company is negotiating with its policyholder following an accident, a fairly common scenario involves the insurance company delaying payment of the claim for replacement of the damaged car to gain an unfair advantage in negotiating the value of that car. Typically, the adjuster will not send the claimant a check for the [...]
Attorney Jeffrey R. Salberg has successfully represented several veterans in Veterans Court. Veterans Court is part of the local court system; however it provides an alternative forum for veterans to assist in their rehabilitation process. Please click the link below to read more about Veterans Court and see attorney Jeffrey R. Salberg appearing before the [...]
