If you’re marriage is on the rocks and quickly headed toward divorce, then you’re probably worried about a lot of different things. One of the concerns at the top of your list is probably property division given that it can dictate what your finances look like long...
Property Division
Property division for new Californians
Divorce is governed by state law. If the couple lived in California during their marriage, their property division and other issues must be decided under California law. But what if the couple didn't always live in California? If a couple lived in another state during...
Marital and separate property in a California divorce
Property division during a California divorce can be complicated. One of the first steps that must be taken before deciding which party gets what from a marriage is determining if property is marital or separate. This post will offer a general definition of each kind...
The differences between prenup and postnup agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are contracts that govern the allocation of the couple’s assets and other matters if the couple ever divorce. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are both important ways to deal with property division matters but have some...
The Role Of Confidentiality Agreements In Divorce
In the past few years, confidentiality agreements have garnered a bad reputation. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, it became apparent that rich and powerful men were using confidentiality agreements to hide sexual harassment allegations and litigation from the...
Breaking up? Who gets the ring?
Diamond engagement rings are pricey -- and some become family heirlooms. The actual and emotional value of a ring can lead to big disputes when a couple splits up.So who gets to keep the ring? Miss Manners may have one opinion on the matter, but here's what the law...
Dividing up the art and collectibles during divorce
You've always been an art lover -- and so has your spouse. You've amassed a significant collection of pieces in your life together. Now that your marriage is ending, however, you have to find a way to split the collection fairly.This is a common problem that can...
Splitting your household items in a divorce
Dividing up the household items in a divorce can be an emotional experience, so it's wise to agree on a method of doing so with your spouse before you start.Here is one of several methods people use to divide their property:1. Make a listIn fact, you and your spouse...
What happens to vacation property in a divorce?
If you and your spouse own vacation property, don't be surprised if it becomes a hot-button issue in your divorce. Vacation properties are usually valuable, and some spouses tend to see them as a "prize" or a sort of trophy that they can claim when a marriage...
Shatner divorce highlights attention to animals
For the longest time, animals owned by a couple were pretty much treated like nothing more than livestock. As pets have become more intertwined with American life, social attitudes -- and the law -- have changed.Starting in 2019, California began treating family pets...