One often wonders once a Petition for Dissolution has been filed, or perhaps before it is filed, “Is my spouse …

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Dividing property in a California divorce isn’t always straightforward, especially when pensions, military service credits, and complex assets like CalPERS …

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In the case of In Re Marriage of Lange, 2002 DJDAR 11031 the Court of Appeal affirmed the decision of …

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Property division during divorce can become complex when spouses transfer real estate interests between each other. A recent appellate case, …

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Running a business is complex, and valuing it during a divorce can be even more challenging. A key component in …

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When couples go through a divorce in California, one of the most common points of contention involves the division of …

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Dividing retirement benefits during divorce is one of the most complicated aspects of family law. While property and financial accounts …

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When divorce and creditor rights intersect, courts must balance the finality of marital settlements with creditors’ rights to collect legitimate …

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My oldest sibling, my sister, passed away two years ago. She did not leave a large estate, but even more …

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An interesting situation arises when, during a marriage, the spouses take title to their real property and, for whatever reason, …

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