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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For the spouse who wants to keep the family home, it is a sanctuary. For the spouse who wants to …

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Divorce presents many financial challenges. If you’ve acquired significant 401k funds during marriage, your retirement account may be at the …

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Under California’s community property guidelines, the Family Law courts are to divide all assets and debts of the marriage equally …

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Under Family Code, Section 760, generally, property that is acquired during marriage is considered community property. This is a pretty …

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A California appellate court has ruled on whether a non-participant spouse can transfer their community property interest in undistributed retirement …

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