Does Putting Assets in a Trust Protect Them Against Divorce in California?

Many spouses prioritize protecting assets in a divorce, and this is a logical goal. After all, people suffer from heightened levels of financial security after a divorce. But when certain assets are protected, it obviously means that spouses lose access to these assets. Therefore, the protection of assets can be either a benefit or a disadvantage depending on whether spouses are pursuing or holding assets. One potential strategy for protecting assets involves using trusts. But does this strategy really work in California? Assets Held in Trusts are Separate As a general rule, assets held by a trust are considered “separate” from the...

02 September

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The Dangers of Reckless & Aggressive Driving in California

Posted by Matthew Knez

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Driving in Southern California is rarely easy: the roads are frequently congested, there is construction everywhere, and some freeway designs can leave drivers feeling exhausted, confused, and angry. These conditions can often lead to “road rage” accidents, which may result in life-changing injuries. Although most people drive responsibly, this could be forgotten in a moment of anger. If you were recently hurt in a car accident caused by an aggressive driver, work with a personal injury law firm that will work tirelessly to advocate on your behalf. Allow SoCal’s premier legal team, the Knez Law Group, LLP to represent your...

01 May

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Child Custody Cases in California: Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Family Law, Knez Law Group

When parents cannot agree to the terms of a child’s custody or visitation, the parents may choose to go to court and have a judge provide a temporary order. A court order on child custody is based on the “best interests of the child” which is determined based on various enumerated factors under the California Family Code. A temporary order on child custody will remain in effect until the parents can reach a mutual agreement as to permanent custody or when the issues have been resolved in a trial with a final or permanent order on child custody. If you are...

21 April

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Family Law Property Disputes

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Family Law, Knez Law Group

Valuing a Business In today’s society, it is common for either one or even both spouses to possess a share of some sort of business. In some cases the business was built together, built partially before and during the marriage and sometimes completely before the marriage. Unfortunately for those who are considering divorce, a spouse’s ownership interest in a business is considered an asset subject to distribution of property; that is, the division and distribution of each spouse's’ property. Therefore, when a couple is undergoing a divorce, there are many ways in which interest in a business can affect the case....