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California is a community property state, meaning the Equitable Division Rule divides marital property equally between spouses. However, numerous exceptions …
Continue reading “California Divorce Property Division Explained: 50/50 Split and Exceptions”
The purpose of California property division laws is to make sure that California marital property is allocated equally to each …
Prenuptial Agreements (prenups) can protect you from your spouse’s debts, determine how your assets are passed on if you should …
One often wonders once a Petition for Dissolution has been filed, or perhaps before it is filed, “Is my spouse …
Running a business is complex, and valuing it during a divorce can be even more challenging. A key component in …
Continue reading “Valuing Goodwill in Business During Divorce: A Comprehensive Guide”
Are gifts given during marriage considered community or separate property at the time of divorce? For example, if I purchase …
Continue reading “Gifts Between Spouses: When Is A Gift Not Really A Gift?”
My oldest sibling, my sister, passed away two years ago. She did not leave a large estate, but even more …
Continue reading “Family Law’s Perspective on Estate Planning”
For the spouse who wants to keep the family home, it is a sanctuary. For the spouse who wants to …
Divorce presents many financial challenges. If you’ve acquired significant 401k funds during marriage, your retirement account may be at the …
Continue reading “Divorce and Retirement – Options For Your 401k Plan”
Under California’s community property guidelines, the Family Law courts are to divide all assets and debts of the marriage equally …
