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...
Property Division
Property division: Why would a spouse try to hide assets?
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...
Property division: Is your wedding ring marital property?
When a California spouse decides to file for divorce, he or she undoubtedly faces many other decisions and issues that must be resolved before moving on in life. Especially for couples who have been married a long time or those who have children, property division and...
Worried that property division will be a problem in your divorce?
When a California married couple has a high net worth, divorce can be quite complex. It is not uncommon for such cases to involve disputes about property division. This state operates under community property guidelines, meaning all marital property is typically split...
Poperty division a main concern in Courtney Stodden divorce
California readers who also happen to enjoy reality TV shows may be among fans of Courtney Stodden and her now-former spouse, Doug Hutchison. The pair made headline news when they married in 2011. Three years or so ago, they separated. Stodden says they have finally...
How California differs from most states in property division
Most readers would agree that California spouses often relate to one another when it comes to marital problems. While no two divorces are exactly the same, many spouse find the stories of others sounding quite similar to their own. When it comes to property division...
Property division: Are you ready to split everything 50/50?
Before 2019 ends, many California spouses will file for divorce. If you plan to be among them, there are certain issues you'll want to clearly understand ahead of time, such as how property division proceedings operate in this state. Whether you and your spouse are...
Are student loans split in a divorce?
If you and your spouse in California have made the tough choice to end your marriage, you will need to get a good understanding of your assets and debts. Identifying these things will be an important step in determining how you will divide your marital estate....
Divorce in the face of serious debt
Marriage is understandably a complex thing given that it touches every aspect of a person's life. This means that your marriage could experience challenges from a variety of sources. For many couples in California, it is money that becomes a big hurdle to their...
Your home and mortgage when you divorce
If you are getting divorced and you and your spouse own a home together in California, you will need to decide whether to sell your home or to have one partner keep it. Family homes are commonly sold when people get divorced and there are many good reasons for this....
