One valley, nine cities, five tribal governments, and one pandemic: How can local governments work together to lift the entire region? Will the impacts of the coronavirus encourage a regional strategy that some (including CVEP and CVB) have been advocating for years? City and tribal leaders discuss the issues. Valerie
Enforcement Proceedings When an order is served to a person in a divorce case, the power of the court is backs that order. There are several ways that can be used to compel a spouse who fails or refuses to comply with the court order instructions. Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy &
The Coachella Valley has one of the most robust and generous philanthropic communities of any region its size, and even much bigger. But how does charitable giving look amid the pandemic? How are local nonprofit organizations adjusting their fundraising and programming to serve their missions to find cures, ease
Domestic Partnerships Domestic partnerships can be considered on the same lines as marriage while applying to unmarried couples living together. While domestic partnerships are not identical to marriages, they do offer few of the same benefits. Certain states refer to domestic partnerships as “civil unions”. However, the definition and what entails
From downtown Palm Springs to El Paseo in Palm Desert to the historic Pueblo Viejo district in downtown Coachella, the shopping and dining in the Coachella Valley range from down home to world class. Part 6 of our nine-part series explores the state of retail and restaurants in the Coachella
Distribution Of Property Divorce property valuation is a complex and intense exercise contrary to popular myth. For instance, tax appraisal value of the marital home may be significantly different from its actual market or resale value. Similarly, antiques, such as a classic vehicle, may be priceless or worthless, depending upon an individual’s point
Real estate has shown almost no signs of weakness as the pandemic runs its course in the Coachella Valley. Prices and values are at an all-time high, while inventory is at an all-time low. Families are leaving densely populated and urban areas in search of space, distance, and quality of
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the entire economy into chaos, but no sector hits home quite like education. The Coachella Valley has three unified K12 public school districts, private schools, and higher education institutions including College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Indio, Palm Springs, and Mecca/Thermal, as well as
Custody And Access Rights It’s essential to consider all available options when planning a divorce or putting your life back together. However, you need to remember that your kids and their best interests are the most important factor when you explore different options for custody and visitation or access rights. There are various types
Great destinations are distinguished by their culture — their art, music, theater, dance, and architecture and design. Part 3 in our nine-part series focuses on arts and culture, the common ground for all of the region’s communities. Our museums and performing arts centers, as well as events like Modernism Week,