Division of Property

When the marriage is over and the couple opts to divorce, any property and debt accumulated during the marriage shall be divided per California’s property division laws. California is a community property state, which means that marital property ought to be subjected...

If you’re getting a divorce, there may be many different documents that you’ve never used before, and that you are encountering for the first time. Some of these documents are very useful, especially as you divide up ownership of your assets, but you may simply never...

You and your spouse may not agree on a lot – it may have been the reason you and your spouse are getting a divorce. When it comes to dividing assets, your dog, cat, bird or fish may be lumped in the mix. It can be a scary thought that you might lose your pet after...

Getting married often feels like giving up most of your personal space and rights. Suddenly, there is someone else with a claim to your time and your money. You will likely live together and pool all of your resources, which can lead to challenges if you eventually go...

People sometimes spend a lot of money when seeking relief from the stress of a dying marriage. You might think it’s unfair if you notice your joint bank account dwindling or your credit card bill rising due to your spouse’s spending. Is this spending allowed when you...

If you and your spouse are going to get a divorce, and you've been using a joint bank account since the day that you got married, you're probably wondering what to do with that account now that the divorce is coming.  On one hand, you know that the divorce process can...

Your family members want to give you every opportunity possible in life. When your parents or grandparents died, they may have named you as a beneficiary and left you a substantial inheritance. Whether you inherited a family business, the home where your grandmother...

The world has changed its approach and opinion to crypto-assets in the last few years. No longer associated with shady financial transactions, cryptocurrency has gone mainstream.  When divorcing, each couple is legally obligated to disclose all assets while undergoing...

Have you ever thought about setting some money aside so that your spouse doesn’t know you have it? Maybe you just wanted a little fund for yourself, a few hundred dollars hidden in a desk drawer.  If you’re getting a divorce, you have to consider the fact that your...