Property Division

Although there might be a perception that every California divorce is contentious and the parties argue over every part of it including child custody, child support, alimony and property division, not every case is like that. If certain conditions are in place, a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 list In fact, you and your...

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 sours....