What Does it Mean

When a person files for dissolution (divorce), under Family Code section 2040 California imposes standard (Automatic) Temporary Restraining Orders (“ATROs”).

Right of Survivorship

Right of Survivorship means property will pass to surviving parties on title if a party on title should die.

When a person files for dissolution (divorce), under Family Code Section 2040 California imposes standard (Automatic) Temporary Restraining Orders (“ATROs”).

Jurisdiction is the right, power, or authority to determining controversies and issue orders that parties to the controversy must comply. In California, the superior courts are the lowest level of state courts in holding general jurisdiction on civil and criminal matters. Jurisdiction is divided into to categories, personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction.

An Employer may offer stock options to an employee to attract a new employee, as compensation for future service, and/or as an incentive for an employee to stay with the company. A Stock option is an option to purchase a specific number of shares of employer’s stock at a particular price and time.

The date of marriage identifies when a marital relationship begins. The date of separation identifies the end of community created by the marriage and the time when property acquisitions by a spouse are considered to be separate property

Agreement to commit a wrong (tort) against the plaintiff.

There are several procedural models or methods that may be used. The differences between each method relates to the involvement of an attorney and the court.

California is a community property state. This means that a marriage or the registration of a domestic partnership makes two people into ONE legal Community.

A power of attorney, or POA, allows a person to act on your behalf as your agent, or attorney-in-fact. A power of attorney is often used as an estate planning tool for when a person becomes incapacitated, but it has other purposes as well.