John and Mary got a divorce and filed a custody arrangement. Now, Mary wants to move to a new state and take her child with her. She files a petition for custody modification in her new state. Unfortunately, the court denies her request because the state does not have jurisdiction. Child custody isn’t just about …
Child Custody Jurisdiction—5 Things You Need to Know Continue Reading »
In 1982, California passed the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act and became one of the first states to protect elderly and dependent adults from criminal abuse (physical, mental, and financial), abandonment, abduction, and neglect. Further private civil measures applied to the act in 1991 helped mitigate elder abuse. But by how much? …
Anti-Isolation Restraining Orders and the Impact on Elders and Dependent Adults Continue Reading »
Inflation. Yeah, we all feel it. From the gas station to the grocery store, everywhere we go, everything we pay for, rising costs hit us over and over like a school yard bully. Not all industries are affected the same, but all feel the weight of inflation in cash flow, supply-chains, profitability, and most importantly, …
How Is Inflation Affecting You (and Your Business)? Continue Reading »
Hollywood has been at a near standstill since July 13 when the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA) union joined the Writers Guild of America (WGA) on the picket lines. You may recall that members of the WGA originally went on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers …
Most of us have strong opinions when it comes to timeshares. Many see plenty of benefits in becoming a partial owner in a vacation property they can use without the headaches that come with owning his or her own property. However, others only see timeshares as a waste of money. So, what happens during divorce …
Timeshares in Divorce or Probate – Take Them or Leave Them? Continue Reading »
The act of marriage, as depicted across many different mediums, is a large gathering of friends and family coming together to celebrate the special union of two people. It’s a very public broadcast of the undying love a couple has for one another. But what if you wanted to keep this union private? Eloping would …
Confidential Marriage – A California Benefit Continue Reading »
Conservatorships are the best way to protect a loved one when they become physically or mentally incapacitated. In other words, a conservatorship allows you to take control over another person’s finances, health, and well-being when they are incapable of doing it themselves, or when doing it themselves would cause them harm. However, conservatorships can also …
5 Reasons to Hire an Attorney in a Conservatorship Continue Reading »
Caring for an older adult, especially one with extensive care needs, can be time consuming and stressful. It’s why many people choose to place elderly parents or grandparents in nursing homes where they can be professionally cared for. But what happens when you find out the nursing home you’ve chosen begins to neglect your loved …
Nursing Home Neglect – What You Should Do If It Happens Continue Reading »
In our last blog, we provided some new insight into King Law Firm Attorneys at Law, Inc.’s litigation attorney, Rachel King. But no matter how dedicated and driven she is to protecting the rights of her clients, she cannot do it alone. That’s why she has built a powerful team of like-minded, female legal professionals …
King Law Firm Attorney at Law, Inc.’s Powerful Litigation Team Continue Reading »
If you have been on this website or you’re a client or friend of Rachel King, you know that she’s accomplished quite a bit in her young life. After serving in the Army for seven years as a paralegal and Communication Specialist, she earned her Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and …
6 Things You May Not Know About Rachel King Continue Reading »
