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California's community property laws often raise questions during divorce or legal separation. Understanding these laws is crucial for dividing assets and debts fairly. Below are five frequently asked questions about community property in California. 1. What counts as...
Have you ever heard of the “10-year rule” when it comes to spousal support? If you haven’t already and you’re getting divorced in California, you probably will soon. There’s a very common belief that, absent a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that says otherwise, a...
In California, a divorce can force a couple to face certain responsibilities like debt. Debts accumulated during the marriage have to be assigned and paid. Understanding what debts will be split, which have individual responsibilities assigned, and what problems might...
Couples going through a divorce in California are likely to find the process to be stressful and complicated. The situation gets even more challenging when the couple has a high net worth. Here are a few reasons why this is often the case. Property division...
A divorce may result in a significant financial loss whether it is settled through mediation or with the help of a California judge. However, you may find that a divorce results in more than just the loss of a home or bank account. It's possible that the process of...
A high net worth divorce usually means a complex divorce. This is partly due to the complexity of dividing multiple assets. The divorce might also be affected by a prenuptial agreement. Finally, there are often considerations to be taken, including how to maintain the...
In California, a divorce where one or both of the partners also owns a business can be one of the most expensive and complex forms of divorce. Dividing the marital assets becomes much harder when company ownership is involved. This is a difficult and unpredictable...
The state of California is a community property state, which means that assets within a marital estate are divided evenly in a divorce. Generally speaking, an art collection might be considered a joint asset if it were acquired after marriage became official. However,...
If you missed the window to sign a prenuptial agreement, you could still create one in California. A postnup is, essentially, the same document as a prenup. The only difference is that you sign it during your marriage instead of before. During your marriage, you may...
California is home to some of the most innovative technology businesses in the country. If you own one of these businesses and you get married, the company could be at risk if your marriage is ultimately not successful. This is why you need to negotiate and sign a...