Property Division

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...

When facing the end of a marriage, a California spouse is also facing significant financial adjustments. Finances and property division are some of the most contentious issues in any divorce, and the choices made during and after a divorce will affect a spouse’s...

When a California couple goes through a divorce, they must address all marital property, and this often includes the house. Deciding what to do with the family home in a divorce can be a complex and emotionally-challenging process. It’s normal to want to remain in the...

A California attorney who has been hired to help investigate a possible hidden asset scheme might recommend searching in several different places. Achieving an appropriate property division agreement requires full disclosure on the part of both spouses. If one of them...