Property Division

Affluent people who go through divorce understand that they must address many complicated financial matters. Untangling all of them – especially when one of the spouses remains uncooperative from the start – remains one of the biggest challenges when it comes to asset...

Dividing assets in a divorce can be exceptionally complicated - and possibly contentious. However, when divorcing spouses understand how this process works and what they must do, they can minimize the potential for conflicts. For instance, when you divorce, you will...

When it comes to property division in divorce, two types of assets usually take center stage: the marital home and retirement accounts. Retirement assets – 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), pension plans and the like – can account for a significant...

California is one of the few states that recognizes community property. This means that when a couple files for divorce in California, their marital assets are divided equally, regardless of the circumstances. This is in contrast to equitable distribution states,...

While it is true that divorce involves the untangling of physical and emotional ties, it is also a financial transaction. Property division, alimony and child support can all play a huge role in your post-divorce life, which means that mishandling these matters can...

In marriages, it is not uncommon for spouses to share what they earn and make purchases together. California couples may benefit from pooling their financial resources so they can have stronger spending power and more flexibility when it comes to acquiring what they...

Ending a marriage is not an easy process; however, it is one that many spouses in California and elsewhere must work through when a marriage is no longer working. Whether it has begun with high conflict or disputes arose later on during the process, the reality is...

Getting married is a major step to take for any couple in California. And much like a couple does not enter this union without much thought, couples do not end this union without making some major decisions. However, even when a divorcing couple is prepared to deal...

In California, one of the biggest concerns when a couple ends a marriage is how property will be divided. There is often a dispute over property obtained during a marriage and who is entitled to it. For couples embroiled in this type of disagreement, it is important...