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Divorce, Family Law, Laura Hassan

The Significance of the Date of Separation

In proceedings for legal separation or dissolution of marriage, the date on which a married couple deems to be separated is of great significance. California uses the date of separation as the essential date for determining characterization of the parties’ assets and debts, and for determining spousal support rights.  This includes the principle that assets acquired, and debts incurred, by a spouse after the date of separation are generally considered […]

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Family Law, Laura Hassan, Spousal Support

Spousal Support

“Spousal support,” also known as “alimony,” is a term used for payments from one spouse to another after a dissolution has been filed.  Spousal support can be broken down into two types: temporary and permanent.  Before you move forward with your divorce, it is a good idea to understand how spousal support is determined, how long the support may last, and how it may affect your taxes. Factors Considered to […]

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Business, Covid-19, James S. Sifers

Actions To Take During COVID-19 Shutdown

Given these unprecedented events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses are left wondering how they will deal with a number of issues. In all likelihood, the two most pressing issues facing small businesses are their employees and their liquidity. In light of recent federal legislation, there are certain actions you can take now to ease the pain caused by the economic downturn. For employees who are working in a non-essential industry […]

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Ali Parvaneh, Covid-19, SARS 2

A Message from our Managing Director

At Madison Law, APC, the health and well being of our clients, staff, and community is our top priority. We also understand that our duty to our clients cannot be marginalized under any circumstances.  I would like to explain our concerns with coronavirus (COVID-19) and update you on how we will be handling our duties henceforth. Our physical offices in Irvine, California, will remain temporarily closed for regular business. Our […]

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2020, Business, Employment Law, Landlord - Tenant, New Laws

New California Laws In 2020

Dozens of new state laws are going into effect across California. From minimum wage to rent control to domestic violence, below are some of the key points of some of these new laws: Consumer Protection AB 539: Predatory Lending On January 1, 2020, significant amendments were made to the California Financing Law.  Some such amendments came from AB 539, known as the Fair Access to Credit Act.  This law subjects […]

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Arbitration, Business, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

Failure to Pay Arbitration Fees Can Land You in Court

Starting this year, there will be new rules as to how payments must be made in consumer and employment arbitrations.  Effective as of January 1, 2020, Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §§ 1281.97, 1281.98, and 1281.99 proscribe hard deadlines for the payment of arbitration fees in consumer and employment arbitrations and provide remedies for consumers and employees in instances where businesses fail to comply with their payment obligations.  Given these changes, […]