Property Division

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...

The family home is a treasured place full of memories, so when divorce is looming dealing with the family home becomes a central topic. You need to make sure your decisions are based on the practical matters of property division and home ownership before deciding...

Getting a divorce is usually not a cut-and-dried process. You need to make many decisions along the way. For example, you will need to decide what property you want to keep following your divorce. You may have an attachment to furniture, jewelry or even the family...