Property division is a frequent point of contention in a California divorce. This is true whether a couple has accrued wealth or is of more modest means. People want to retain as much as possible when they end a marriage. However, there are layers of complexity when...
During divorce, splitting assets often creates stress, but dividing a business adds extra complexity to the situation. Whether you built the business together or one spouse managed it primarily, California law considers it community or shared property if you started...
Asset division is one of the biggest sources of stress for couples during divorce. This is even more true if you have a robust investment portfolio. It's natural to worry about splitting these assets fairly. Understanding how divorce splits investment assets can help...
Divorce often becomes much more challenging and stressful as marital estates increase in size. Those who have achieved professional success during marriage may have hundreds of thousands of dollars of resources and a variety of different types of property to address...
During a marriage, it is common for one spouse to earn less than the other. Women often earn less than their husbands due to factors such as the gender wage gap, household roles and more. For this reason, it is especially important for a California female facing a...
Over the last two tears, many couples have been through significant changes with jobs, finances and many other areas of their lives. For some couples, this time has led to the decision to file for divorce, a process that can bring even more changes to their lives. It...
Money is the one of the most common issues when a California couple is navigating the process of ending their marriage. Each side wants to ensure his or her long-term financial security, but it is also just as important to prepare for the financial realities of...
Couples decide to end their marriages for many reasons, but financial concerns continue to be one of the leading factors in this decision. Money-related problems, including carrying significant amounts of debt, are a point of contention for many California couples....
When walking through the legal process of ending a marriage, it is easy to allow short-term feelings to dictate decisions. Focusing on what feels best in the moment can lead to decisions that will actually cause long-term problems after the divorce is final. Any...
One of the main goals during property division is to reach terms that allow both parties to have a strong and stable future. Preserving long-term interests is crucial as the decisions made during a divorce will impact one’s financial future, and it is prudent to think...