Married people in California considering divorce often have a lot of questions. They have likely heard stories about the state's community property rules that make them nervous about what will happen with their financial resources if they move forward with a divorce....
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3 steps to secure your finances before starting your divorce
Along with wreaking havoc on your heartstrings, getting a divorce can destroy your economic situation. Most divorces end up costing spouses much more than they anticipated. Since experiencing financial hardships is a valid concern, most want to do all they can to...
How is marital property divided in California?
Every relationship has its share of bright and dark days. Sometimes, relationship challenges can push the couple to sever ties through a divorce. And as you can imagine, divorce is never easy. One of the most contentious subjects during the divorce is usually property...
Who gets the rental property when you and your spouse divorce?
Agreeing on how to split assets can be an incredibly tough part of the divorce process, especially when you can’t agree on who should have what. Property is often one of the most valuable things that couples buy together, which is also what makes it such a hot topic...
What assets are divided in a divorce?
Property division is a big topic of discussion during the divorcing process. People often enter into marriages with property and accumulate more during their relationship. When it’s time to part with your possession, you may need to know what you’ll have to consider:...
3 assets you shouldn’t overlook in a California divorce
Every bank account and possession contributes to the overall value of your marital estate. The community property laws in California give you a claim to both physical property and income that you and your spouse earned or obtained during the marriage. To ensure that...
Will your divorce decree make you pay for your spouse’s affair?
It may have been the financial infidelity and not the sexual infidelity that you noticed first. You happened to log into your credit card account online, which you usually don't pay, only to spot suspicious charges. Your spouse usually handles paying the account, so...
Sharing your inheritance with your spouse may prove a bad idea
If you are about to divorce, you can look back over your marriage and realize you made a lot of mistakes. Everyone makes errors, but you can usually recover and move on wiser than before. One area where this may not be possible relates to any inheritance you...
2 ways your ex could try to deprive you of marital property
One of the scariest aspects of divorce is how little control you have over the property division decree. While community property laws do protect your right to receive your share of your marital estate, the actions of your ex and the opinions of the judge presiding...
Does a judge have the final say in the division of your assets?
In a contested divorce, a judge applies California community property rules to your assets and splits everything for you. You can provide the courts with information about your economic circumstances, but you don't have any actual control over how a judge decides to...