Robert P. Taylor

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.

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.

Managing Partner

Affordable Attorneys Group

1995 - Current

Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Basics Seminar

2004

Bankruptcy Alternatives, Bankruptcy

2009

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5

Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Three Best Rated

Top Lawyers

2018, 2019

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo

2012, 2013

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2008 - Current

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Current

California State Bar  # 181241

Member

1995 - Current

California

Since 1995

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Q. Can I get child support from the father if I only have one child with me and he has the other child?

September 22, 2024

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....

June 10, 2024

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 in value to a business due to market conditions is generally considered separate property, while an increase in value based on your community time, skill or effort creates a community interest. Arguing over which is which and what is what can become an expensive proposition. You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney. Good luck! ... Read More

Q. Divorce in California, Community Property Law, and a license that is required to do a job

March 20, 2024

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.