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...
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Property Division
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...
What makes property division in California unusual?
Though there are 50 U.S. states, there are basically two methods of dividing property in American divorces. Most states follow the equitable distribution model. California, along with a handful of other states, uses the community property system. Though both methods...
How to Split Up Assets During a California Divorce
During a marriage, a couple can amass a significant amount of assets and liabilities. Dividing marital property during divorce can be quite tricky. The division of property is particularly tricky when there are substantial assets involved, like: a family home, rental...
Will My Inheritance Be Split 50/50 When I Get Divorced?
Can one spouse claim rights to another spouse’s inheritance during a divorce? In some cases, the inheritance was received during the marriage. In others, the inheritance may have entered the marriage with one spouse and later got mixed in with the couple’s other...