One of the challenges faced by individuals representing themselves is thinking the judge will step in and rescue them from themselves. Whether you are representing yourself, or represented by counsel, it is your responsibility to make your case....
Continue readingWhat Is An Annulment? Unlike divorce, which terminates a marriage, the purpose of an annulment is to obtain a court order stating the parties were never legally married. A nullity of marriage or domestic partnership can be void (not good, period) or voidable. A marriage is void if the relationship is based on incest (California Family Code §2200) or bigamy (California Family Code §2201). A marriage of domestic partnership is voidable if it is based on (1) petitioner’s age at the time of marriage, (2) a prior existing marriage or domestic partnership, (3) unsound mind, (4) fraud, (5) force or (6) physical incapacity. Some of the advantages to...
Continue readingShould You Divorce Your Spouse? It’s not my place to tell you whether you should or should not divorce your spouse. Ultimately you’re the person who has to live with your decision, so it’s a decision you need to make; by all means listen to your family, friends, and religious leaders, but don’t let them decide whether it is in your best interests to stay with or leave your spouse. One day while visiting a married friend she said to me, “Jeff, under the best conditions marriage is hard work.” That was some of the best marriage advice I have ever heard. ...
Continue readingThere are several ways to leave property after your death. One of the most common and least expensive methods is by designating a beneficiary. Once upon a time this could only be done on financial accounts and life insurance, but now, in California at least, it is also possible to designate a beneficiary on real estate as well. If everything goes perfectly as planned (people die in the anticipated order, everyone is honest, etc.) this is not a bad way to go. However, things seldom go as planned. If the named beneficiaries do not die in the anticipated order, what happens? What...
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Sacramento, February 3, 2018 – An Advance Health Care Directive is a legal document that allows you to state your wishes regarding medical treatment in the event of your incapacity, as well as allowing you to determine who will be responsible for making sure your wishes are followed. The Advance Health Care Directive sets forth your preferences in matters such as life support, life-sustaining care (i.e. cardiac resuscitation), the use or non-use of certain medications, blood transfusions, mechanical respiration, nutrition, and hydration. If you do not currently have an Advance Health Care Directive, Sacramento Estate Planning Attorney Robert “Jeff” Busch...
Continue readingThe Law Office of Robert Jeff Busch is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Office in Elk Grove, California....
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