Property Division

Most married couples probably don’t realize it, but California law imposes a legal duty on them and how they deal with each other. In a way, this duty can become more relevant once the couple has filed for divorce than it ever was during the marriage. So it’s...

Property division can be one of the most difficult issues in divorce, even under the best of circumstances. And if the couple has a lot of assets, and they have become intertwined throughout the marriage, it can be hard to tell who should keep what. The basics of...

Divorcing couples in California need to know how property will be divided. It can help guide their property division settlement agreement as they negotiate their divorce and which spouse will receive which property items. How property is divided California is a...

With so much changing during a divorce and after it, it is only natural that both parties try to hang on to the familiar as much as possible. This is why property division is often so contested, especially when it comes to ownership over the family home. Deciding who...

Two of the most complex and potentially contentious aspects of a divorce involve money and assets. Finances are often a source of disputes between parties, and the property division process can be particularly complex for couples with a lot of money at stake. When a...

Most couples who are preparing for divorce know that they will need to divide their property, but they may not realize that they will also need to divide their debt. While the final division of debt will depend on the couple’s specific circumstances, there is helpful...

No California couple enters marriage thinking about what will happen if their relationship doesn’t work out in the future. While it is not pleasant to consider the possibility of divorce at some point, it is often prudent to plan for the possibility. One way to do...

A divorcing couple in California usually has one very big asset – their house. If the house was purchased after the couple was married, the house becomes community property, and its value will affect how the remainder of the couple’s assets are divided. Experienced...

Many business owners in California have to take out loans on occasion to keep their companies up, running and growing. Generally, the repayment of these loans comes through company funds. However, there are cases where one uses business debt for personal reasons or...

In the complex process of ending a marriage, it’s normal for emotions to run high and frustrations to take over the decision-making process. It’s not always easy to do so, but it’s critical for a California adult to set aside these momentary feelings and consider what...