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In many California divorces, each spouse often has a special affinity for keeping certain assets after the dissolution of a marriage. It may be a family home, a boat, a favorite car, or a family heirloom. To protect your interests, it is strongly advisable to talk...
Aside from children, there is likely no other divisive, contentious element of a California divorce than the division of assets. California follows the principle of community property, which is codified in the California Family Code at Section 2550 and means that...
Many couples aggressively seek a resolution to property division and the assignment of debt responsibility during the divorce process. Quickly determining who will maintain ownership of the home, vehicles and other valuable assets might seem like the best course of...
In California, stock options granted to a spouse during a marriage are community property. The options are part of the marital property that gets divided between the parties in a divorce. The valuation of stock options is a complex process. You want to make sure any...
It is not uncommon for a married couple to amass significant property and financial assets during the marriage. When divorce becomes a reality, however, the couple must carefully examine these assets to ensure a property division. For many, the division of assets and...
For many divorcing couples, property division is a complex process. From assigning everything a proper value, to uncovering hidden or forgotten assets, the couple faces numerous challenges from start to finish. While every divorce is unique, there are often property...
A divorcing couple will often struggle through numerous negotiations during the process. From determining the best parenting time agreement to assessing the division of assets, the couple will find themselves facing several layers of compromise before they can move on...
One of the most complicated processes in any divorce proceeding is dividing up the marital property. In California, community property is usually subject to division between separating spouses, while separate property is not. What is the difference between community...
If you are like many Californians, your home is one of the more valuable assets you and your spouse own. When going through a divorce, of course, you must address ownership of all marital property. This likely includes your house. Keeping your home may be one...
If you own stock options as a benefit from your employer, your spouse may receive a portion of these options in a divorce. Valuing stock options, which allow you to buy the stock shares at an established price in the future, can be complex. Review the factors that...