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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”
When couples go through a divorce in California, one of the most common points of contention involves the division of …
Continue reading “Are Gifts Separate or Community Property in a Divorce?”
My oldest sibling, my sister, passed away two years ago. She did not leave a large estate, but even more …
Continue reading “Why a Living Trust Protects Families From Probate?”
For the spouse who wants to keep the family home, it is a sanctuary. For the spouse who wants to …
Continue reading “Who Gets the House in Divorce? Buyouts, Sales, and Legal Options”
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 …
Continue reading “Pension and Retirement Division in Divorce”
