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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It’s that magical time of year, with hearts everywhere, flower shops overflowing with beckoning bouquets and chocolate boxes stacked sky …

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Divorce presents many traps for the unwary, as illustrated by the recent case, People v. Gill, which has some interesting …

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In the case, In Re Marriage of Walker, unpublished opinion of District 6 (Filed January 10, 2012), the Court answered …

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In the very recent appellate decision, In Re Marriage of Sorge (Court of Appeals of California, Fourth District, Division One, …

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Wondering when a good time is to bring up the issue of a prenuptial agreement? Maybe there really is no …

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The way you present yourself in court can significantly influence perceptions, both from judges and jurors. Whether you’re a plaintiff, …

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This article comments upon the recent Court decision in the case of In re Marriage of Schu (2014), Cal.App.4th [No. …

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