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...
After the announcement that celebrity couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West would be ending their marriage, many began to wonder what this meant for their vast combined assets and wealth. While there are millions of dollars at stake in their divorce, it is possible it...
Taking the step of getting married is one of the most significant decisions in life. This choice will have both legal and financial ramifications, making it important for each individual taking this step to consider the benefits of a prenuptial agreement. This marital...
Whether you consider yourself someone who is highly organized or someone who just goes with the flow, if you are getting a divorce, organization can play an important role. You certainly do not want to end up missing an important document or not knowing what you want...
The choices made during the divorce process will have an affect for years to come. This is why it is crucial to be careful and thoughtful at every step, but especially when making property division decisions. Financial mistakes at this stage of the divorce process...
Many couples fail to consider the legal and financial implications of choosing to marry. This decision is based on feelings of love and commitment, but it is prudent not to allow these feelings to keep a California couple from considering their long-term interests....
Ending a marriage will bring financial changes, and both California spouses will have to make adjustments going forward. Lifestyle expectations may change, and the higher earning spouse or custodial parent may also have new financial obligations due to spousal support...
California couples with valuable assets, high incomes or exceptional wealth will benefit from certain legal and financial protections before they marry. A prenup is a practical way for an individual to protect his or her wealth in case of a divorce, and this is common...
While you may have seen your divorce coming for some time, you may not have anticipated the degree of conflict that is now coming with it. In particular, you did not expect your spouse to take such a hostile approach to gaining custody of your children. Now, his or...
The process of ending a marriage is emotionally challenging, and it can also be quite expensive. There are financial losses often associated with a divorce, and lifestyle adjustments are likely necessary for both parties. It may be helpful for a California adult to...