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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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Equal ownership of community property assets has never been dependent upon a determination of labor or talent. Men and women …

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Understanding how assets are classified in marriage is critical for anyone planning for the future, be it estate planning, divorce …

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When you file for a Dissolution (the legal term for divorce in California), certain restraining orders automatically go into effect. …

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In the case, In Re Marriage of Walker, unpublished opinion of District 6 (Filed January 10, 2012), the Court answered …

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Considering the possibility of a looming divorce is daunting, regardless of the specifics of your situation. The process involves numerous …

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Everyone knows, even in a general sense, that when you are involved in a legal dispute, you are entitled to …

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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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This is a question asked in nearly every dissolution case. Typically, there is a “breadwinner” in the family and the …

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Marital dissolution is a complex process involving emotional, legal, and financial dimensions. While some cases are straightforward, others, especially those …

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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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Parties to a dissolution of marriage are bound by law to disclose all material facts relating to income or expenses …

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