Property Division

When two married people in California decide to split up, the impact can have long-term financial repercussions. Especially complicated is when the two individuals own a business together. A couple of tips may help married individuals to address their shared business...

Getting divorced can be stressful for people at all stages of life. However, individuals over the age of 50 often have the most to lose in the event of a divorce, as they have had more years, or even decades, to accumulate wealth. Some tips can help individuals in...

Getting a divorce can be tricky when two individuals are fighting over which assets are community property and which are considered separate property. While marital property has to be split during property division, separate property doesn't. A couple of tips can help...

People who are going through a divorce will likely disagree about who gets to keep the home or the kids in California. However, it's also common for the pair to not agree on who will get to keep the family dog. This happened in a recent out-of-state case involving...

People in the United States are often in love with their pets. Some treat them as their own children; they want to give them the best lives possible since these animals increase their own quality of life. The thought of having to part ways with a valued pet can be...

When a couple goes through a divorce, they may experience a range of emotions, from sadness to anger. This anger may become even stronger if the couple cannot agree on how to split their assets, specifically real estate, in California. A recent article describes the...

For California residents, a slowly improving real estate market may mean an easier path to divorce. Real estate property division is a significant factor for many who choose to end their marriage, and a depressed real estate market can lead some to delay filing for...

When a California couple decides to end their marriage, many fear that the process of bringing the matter to a close will result in financial disaster. Virtually everyone knows someone who went through a lengthy, bitter and expensive divorce, and many spouses fear...

In California, as in other areas where large segments of the population have a higher-than-average net worth, pre-nuptial agreements are considered to be just good business. In addition to these agreements signed prior to the wedding, many couples now have their legal...