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I have been a practicing attorney for more than 20 years. During this time, I have assisted numerous individuals in resolving their financial difficulties with either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. My objective is to provide a quick, cost-effective, stress-free, and convenient solution to your financial challenges. If you are currently experiencing financial issues, contemplating bankruptcy, and seeking guidance in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment, search no further. I provide a complimentary hour-long consultation, which can be conducted in person at my office or remotely via phone.
Education
- Western State College of Law at Argosy University
- Juris Doctor (1994) | Law
- Honors: Honor Roll / Top 20% Graduate
- Western State University College of Law
- B.S. (1992) | Law
- Honors: Information coming soon.
- Golden West College
- A.A. (1989) | Business Administration
- Honors: Information coming soon.
Professional Experience
- Managing Partner
- Affordable Attorneys Group
- - Current
Speaking Engagements
- Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Basics Seminar
- Bankruptcy Alternatives, Bankruptcy
Awards
- Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Three Best Rated
- Top Lawyers
- 2018, 2019
- Avvo Top Contributor
- Avvo
- 2012, 2013
Professional Associations
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- Member
- - Current
- Orange County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- California State Bar  # 181241
- Member
- - Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
Fees
- Free Consultation
Practice Area
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Languages
- English
Legal Answers
- Q. Can I get child support from the father if I only have one child with me and he has the other child?
- A: It is possible. Child support is based on the percentage of time each of you has the children and your respective incomes. For example, if you make very little money and he was very wealthy, he may have to pay child support even though he had both children the majority of the time. The same works in reverse.
- Q. If someone inherited cash before marriage then during marriage bought a business with that cash and he now runs....
- A: Sorry there's not a simple, clearcut answer to your question. Money you inherit is generally separate property. If you buy something with that money, that's generally separate proprty too. However, you better be able to trace the source of funds, so if you mix separate money with community money and can't prove something came from the separate property money exclusively, you're probably out of luck. But you bought a business, which makes it more complicated. Assuming you can trace the business purchase solely to your separate money, any increase in value to the business, which is the result of your time, skill or effort, creates a community property interest. An increase ... Read More
- Q. Divorce in California, Community Property Law, and a license that is required to do a job
- A: The license by itself has no value. You can't sell it to someone else for a certain amount of money, so there's nothing to split with the other party. Now if you were to start your own business, and that business became valuable, or acquired other assets that could be sold, that would create value subject to being divided.
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