Property Division

Anyone who is going through a divorce in California knows that there are several serious legal issues that will need to be addressed. These can include property division, first and foremost, but alimony is also another big issue, while for those with minor children...

There are many difficult aspects to divorce, but property division may be particularly likely to spark a dispute. This may be especially true when there are family heirlooms involved. Property division overview California is a community property state, meaning that...

Before a California couple decides to divorce, there is usually a separation period. California law does not require you to be separated from your spouse for a certain time before filing for divorce, but there is a six-month waiting period before you can finalize your...

Property division is one of the most complicated aspects of most California divorces and is often what results in the most anxiety. Dividing smaller property, such as vehicles or household items, is usually simple enough. But when it comes to larger assets that have...

If you are getting a divorce, you may have heard that California is a community property state, meaning that your marital assets will be divided equally between you and your soon-to-be ex. However, it is not possible to physically divide a home or car into two pieces....

In California, a community property state, the spouses are the “community” and all that accrues to the community is held equally. Upon dissolution of marriage, all that was held by the community is split 50/50 – theoretically, at least. To achieve that 50/50 split,...

Property division is often the most complicated aspect of a California divorce. In fact, money problems or one spouse’s financial irresponsibility are sometimes the reasons marriages end. After you and your spouse separate, you may worry that you will continue to be...

Considering the potentially complex issues that must be dealt with during a divorce, it’s natural to have questions. One term you may hear, but not understand, is the Moore/Marsden calculation. Moore/Marsden explained Since California is a community property state,...

When going through a divorce, it’s easy to become fixated on the final result. But the reality is that a lot can happen between the date of separation and the date the divorce decree is issued. Debt doesn’t go away – it remains during the divorce process and must be...