Through the divorce process, there is the matter of dividing everything from bank accounts and trusts all the way down to your toaster. Another source of division is the time and custody of your children. Would you believe pets had more in common with that toaster...
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Property Division
Is your spouse digitally hiding assets?
Why do spouses attempt to hide assets during divorce? The reasons span a wide spectrum, covering everything from genuine fears of financial distress to simply not wanting an ex-spouse to have any share of personal wealth. In the modern age, many spouses who try to...
How executive compensation can complicate property division
If you and your spouse are a high net-worth couple, property division can complicate your divorce. However, it is not only the number of assets you have but also the different forms they can take. According to Kiplinger, a steadily increasing number of employees...
Dealing with a 401(k) during divorce proceedings
Many people go into their divorce proceedings in California believing that they know what to expect. yet almost inevitably, those same people find themselves surprised to learn that certain aspects (marital property division, in particular) come as a complete shock to...
In divorce, a fight over real estate can turn ugly
For someone going through divorce, the family home usually means more than its market value or whether it is community property under California law. If they lived there long enough with their former spouse and children, the house contains a lot of memories, many of...
Tech-savvy spouse hiding assets with crypto? Not so fast
These days, it seems like the finance and technology worlds are moving faster than ever. People with specialized engineering and computer knowledge seem to have the edge. Do emerging technologies, such as blockchain, give your technologically-savvy spouse an edge in...
How does community property laws work?
California is one of only a few community property states in the country. The concept of community property applies in a divorce when dividing assets and debts. According to the California Courts, community property is the idea that all assets or debts you and your...
Protect your assets when divorcing after 50 in California
Many couples find they have grown apart after the kids graduate high school and start their own lives. If this scenario sounds familiar, you may be thinking about divorce after age 50. Review the common concerns for others in your shoes, including division of marital...
Will I get to keep my favorite car after divorce?
California couples who divorce know they won’t be able to keep everything they once shared with their spouse after divorce. But as you begin the divorce process, you may wonder if you’ll at lest get to keep your favorite car. Understanding the laws that guide property...