In a California divorce, property division is often contentious. The state follows a community property model in property division, meaning that almost everything acquired by either spouse during the marriage is owned jointly with the other spouse. However, property...
For many high-net-worth couples, vacation homes are valuable assets with financial and emotional significance. When going through a divorce, dealing with these properties can become overwhelming. After all, the asset division process is rarely straightforward even in...
In the course of ending a marriage, spouses must go through the process of dividing their marital assets and wealth. There can be confusion and uncertainty surrounding the issue of which spouse will get to retain the most important and valuable marital assets, such as...
Because California’s community property rules divide marital assets equally, hidden assets can definitively change the calculations. If you believe your ex has hidden assets away, suspicions will only go so far. To make a case in court, you will need to find evidence...
One of the few certainties in life is that it is always subject to change. If you have experienced a substantial change in your life, it only seems fair that your divorce agreement should be modified to reflect your new reality. It is important to keep in mind that...
Technology has drastically altered the way people live their lives. While there are numerous benefits to gain through social media and having a computer in your pocket, it also makes it easier for spouses to discover infidelity, which often leads to divorce. Many...
While just about anyone working his or her way through a California divorce could potentially benefit from adding a forensic accountant to his or her divorce team, high-income individuals may find it especially beneficial to do so. If you fall into this category, you...
Finances are a major factor in your marriage, whether you like it or not. In fact, a recent survey shows that money is the top cause of strain in relationships. One way to deal with financial issues is by creating a prenuptial agreement before your marriage. But if...
You and your wife married when your stepdaughter was four years old. As she has grown, you have treated her like your own child, showing up to practices, taking her to dance recitals and escorting her to daddy-daughter dances.She is now 12, and you and your wife have...
One of the most challenging parts of divorce is splitting marital property. Contention can arise over who gets what and how much. To protect assets, your spouse may try to hide them. He or she may try to do so during the divorce process, or she or he may have already...