Divorce With Respect
California law controls how you divide assets and debts in a divorce. Understanding these rules helps you predict what you may keep and what you may need to share. What community and separate property mean under California law California Family Code § 760 treats most...
During a divorce, an individual might need a business valuation if they own a business or have a significant interest in one. This valuation helps determine the fair division of marital assets, especially if the business is considered part of the marital estate. A...
Preparing for property division negotiations or litigation can be a daunting matter. Particularly when spouses have enjoyed a comfortable standard of living throughout their marriage, they may have reason to worry about unfair property division outcomes. The state's...
A California divorce involves the resolution of both personal and financial issues. Spouses have to discuss the division of their property and the need for financial support. If they have any children together, then they may also need to make arrangements to share...
Divorce usually inspires an assortment of financial concerns. People worry about paying for divorce, as the process generates thousands of dollars in costs. They also frequently worry about what property division might mean for their future financial stability. Those...
Many married couples in California have gotten used to a very comfortable lifestyle, perhaps because of their combined income or largely due to one spouse’s income. When couples in that latter category divorce, the lesser-earning spouse often is worried that they’ll...
Couples in California often struggle to handle their assets appropriately when they decide to divorce. Although some couples have marital agreements that clarify who keeps what, most couples must settle the majority of those decisions at the end of their marriages....
At the time you started the family business, you gave no thought to the possibility of divorce. But now that you and your spouse are about to go your separate ways, what will happen to your business? Here are three options to consider. The buyout If you feel your...
It can be tough to decide who gets what in a divorce. Trying to separate your lives into two separate piles is not something you probably dreamed of doing, but this is inevitable when you divorce. You need to take all your assets and debts and divide them between you...
Since California is a community property state, divorcing couples must divide their marital property equally. These strict regulations can lead to challenges when it comes to dividing the family home. Each spouse often has fond memories and attachments to the house....
