Property Division

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...

The newest figures are in regarding the cost of a modern divorce and it's not great news for folks in California. On average, a divorce in this state costs more than anywhere else in the nation. Couples without children can expect to spend an average of $17,500 --...

When a marital split is on the horizon, you know that putting a precise value on the family business is going to be crucial to a fair outcome. However, you may not know where to start.Guessing is a bad idea -- even if you and your spouse can agree on a figure. A wrong...

During a divorce, there's no time for secrets about money and resources. All of those things need to be sorted by owner, and joint assets must be divided. You know the rules. Your spouse knows the rules.But what if someone decides to cheat a little -- or a lot? What...

Are you ready to tie the knot but worried about how your student loans will affect your intended spouse? Does your intended have a lot of student loan debt that you're worried about taking on?You aren't alone. These days, a lot of younger people have significant...

Maybe you were lucky enough to be born to a financially secure family or inherited your wealth -- or maybe you scraped hard for every penny you have. Either way, there are a few things that wealthy people do (if they're smart) when they get married to protect their...

Maybe your spouse is just an angry person -- or maybe your spouse is an outright narcissist who can't function without trying to manipulate you and everyone else around you.Whatever the root of the issue, you can be sure that you're in for a bumpy ride once you make...

Adele's heartfelt music has brought a lot of joy to her fans -- but nobody's life is perfect. Because she and her husband seemed like a happy couple, the news of their divorce created a storm of media stories.So did the news that the couple didn't have a prenuptial...

In the latter part of 2018, California lawmakers approved some changes to the way that judges view the family pet in a divorce. Essentially, the court can decide joint or sole ownership and establish a visitation schedule -- much like what is done with child custody....

Once you get over the emotional shock of the fact that you're getting a divorce, the next real panic might set in: How are you going to afford this?Financial concerns are a big part of life for anyone -- and the rising cost of divorce doesn't make the process easier....