Homeowners associations (HOAs) are simultaneously appreciated and reviled by homeowners, just about equally. While homeowners generally want the HOA to help preserve their community’s atmosphere and keep property values high, individual homeowners can resent the HOA’s...
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Why would the court invalidate a prenup?
If you’re going through a divorce and have a prenuptial agreement, you may assume that many details of the divorce have already been decided. For instance, you and your spouse may have already agreed on how to split some of your marital assets. This can streamline the...
Addressing real property boundary incursions with litigation
Whether a property owner has a residential home with a small yard attached or a vineyard where they grow grapes for commercial wine production, their land is very valuable. It can become vulnerable in scenarios where a neighbor crosses a boundary and begins using the...
4 factors to consider before selling your vineyard
If you own a vineyard in California and are contemplating selling it, thorough preparation is crucial. With proper planning and execution, you can enhance the value of your property and ensure a smoother transaction. Before you proceed, it’s important to take into...
What to consider before entering a merger
Business expansion is the dream of every business owner, and sometimes, this may mean exploring new avenues to achieve growth. One common strategy is entering a merger, which can offer significant opportunities for scaling up and improving market position. A merger...
Can your spouse really “take the kids” and refuse you access?
People say a lot of things they don’t mean when they’re angry – and a spouse who realizes that they’ve lost control of their life because divorce is looming will sometimes lash out with threats. One of the most common threats that one spouse may make to another before...
The benefits of a quiet title action when selling your home
A quiet title action is a legal process used to resolve any pending disputes or unresolved matters regarding the ownership of a property. These may include conflicting claims affecting legal ownership, boundary issues, unresolved liens or ambiguities in the...
Getting divorced doesn’t always mean selling the business
You and your spouse are joint business owners, and you started the company together. You both own it. Maybe you have an official partnership agreement in place, or perhaps you’re just married co-owners without any sort of legal agreement. You assumed that the marriage...
Can you protect retirement assets in divorce?
Getting a divorce can raise some questions about your financial future. This is especially true if you are nearing retirement age. You and your spouse may have been saving for retirement jointly or counting on the same retirement plan. But now you have to divide your...
It helps to understand zoning designations before buying a property
Zoning laws dictate how land can be used and what can be built on it for planning and control purposes. Each zone has its particular set of rules regarding the permitted developments or activities within the designated area. Understanding these regulations is crucial...