AC Howard Law Blog

Explore the steps, timelines, and potential challenges of stepparent adoptions, including how the process works, what factors affect the

Update your IRA, 401k, and life insurance beneficiaries after marriage to avoid probate and ensure your loved ones are protected.

Learn what can be included in a prenuptial agreement in California, from assets and debts to alimony waivers, and the importance of legal re

Considering surrogacy? Learn how marijuana use during pregnancy can affect infants and what safeguards are in place to ensure a healthy baby

Divorcing a high-conflict personality? Learn strategies like CARS (Connect, Analyze, Respond, Set Limits) to handle difficult divorces effec

Uncover the truth about reverse mortgages, their benefits, when they are appropriate, and how to avoid scams.

Explore two cases, Findley v. Lee and McQueen v. Gadberry, highlighting legal battles over frozen embryos amid divorce.

Discover the importance of directives in assisted reproduction through two landmark cases involving frozen sperm and deceased partners' wish

Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby, sparked a revolution in assisted reproduction, impacting family law and estate planning.

Surrogacy is complex, involving many parties like in Disneyland's Tiki Room. Learn how international surrogacy works with a fun, illustrativ

If Disney's Moana planned her estate, she'd ensure her songs' royalties support her island and safeguard her beloved pets with a comprehensi

If Captain Hook divorced, would he keep the Jolly Roger? It depends on laws, prenuptial agreements, and fault. Explore Hook's possible outco

Supporting LGBTQ advocacy and family law, AC Howard Law sponsors Disneyland's Gay Days Anaheim, combining legal work and Disney fandom.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West join many celebrities in choosing surrogacy to grow their family due to medical risks, and here's what we know

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce highlights key lessons: plan before announcing, prioritize children's well-being, and maintain respec

Michael Jackson's estate faced significant financial challenges after his death, highlighting the importance of proper estate planning.

Watch Anna Howard's interview and discussion about estate planning on Real Talk Carlsbad.

Understand the limitations of trusts in protecting assets from creditors and the IRS, and why umbrella insurance might be a more practical

Let's talk about the misconceptions around prenuptial agreements and understand how they can protect both parties in a marriage.

Discover why women choose to become surrogates and the rigorous process ensuring their well-being.