by HBP Law | Family Law, FAQs
As the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) ramps up at home and around the globe, we’ll take on family law issues that come into play during this unprecedented time. Here are guidelines for general questions you may have about how coronavirus affects co-parenting,... 
by HBP Law | Domestic Violence, Family Law, FAQs
A DVRO is a domestic violence restraining order. The courts issue DVROs to protect people against abuse or violence from a family member or significant other residing in the same household. That might include a current or former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, or the... 
by HBP Law | FAQs, Videos
The main advantage to having a trust is the avoidance of probate. Probate is time consuming, expensive, and makes your assets and liabilities public record, which most people don’t want. The trust will allow for the disposition of your estate plan without any... 
by HBP Law | FAQs, Videos
In California, you can file for domestic violence restraining orders. Domestic violence can consist of physical violence, emotional violence, mental abuse, and even harassment or stalking. All may be basis for filing for a domestic violence restraining order. If you... 
by HBP Law | FAQs, Videos
California is a “no-fault” divorce state, which means that neither spouse is required to prove up wrongdoing in order to proceed with filing for a divorce. Under the family code, the spouse filing for divorce (also known as the “Petitioner”) need only cite that... 
by HBP Law | FAQs, Videos
Once you file for a divorce and you have filed the petition in the summons, it’s served on the other side to the other party. They have a 30-day period to respond to the action. If they respond within the 30-day period, the process of the divorce will begin...