Articles by author: Schonauer Law
PACE / HERO loans - Think First
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is government backed financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on real property.
COVID-19 and the Free Exercise of Religion
In response to COVID-19, California and many other states have issued state-wide orders for all residents to stay at home and/or place restrictions on gatherings. Some cities and counties have issued strict policies prohibiting public gatherings outside of the home, or "shelter in place" policies, enforceable under the Health and Safety Code.
"In case I die in this mess I leave all to the wife. Cecil Geo. Harris.”
Generally, there are three requirements to form a will. Generally, a will must be written, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two people who sign under penalty of perjury. However, California recognizes holographic wills under probate code section 6111, that require the material provisions be in handwriting of the testator and a signature.
Don't Litigate
Even the best judge, under the best of circumstances, cannot make decisions about that which will impact your life with fidelity to your values, your spouse's value, and fairness to your family.
Temporary Spousal Support
Once a petition for dissolution has been filed, and before final adjudication the court may order temporary spousal support (pendente lite) either spouse amount necessary for the support of the other spouse.
On this date 232 years ago today
'Super lawyers' and 'rising stars' are warned
The New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Lawyer Advertising has received so many grievances that it decided to issue a reminder
Shipowner’s Limitation of Liability Act
The Shipowner’s Limitation of Liability Act (46 U.S.C. § 183 et. seq.) (“Act”) was enacted in 1851 to support the development of America’s nascent merchant marines by “encourage[ing] shipbuilding and to induce capitalists to invest money ….” (Norwich Company v. Wright (1871)80 U.S. 104.)
U.S. District Judge Finds the Government in Civil Contempt
Last week, a federal judge held the Kansas U.S. Attorney’s Office in contempt of court for failing to cooperate with a special master’s investigation at Leavenworth Detention Center.