Requesting alimony can be a necessary but complex part of divorce. Below is a list of steps to take if your situation suddenly changes. Divorce proceedings are complicated. You may finally get to a place where things have been agreed to or settled on, and then...
Property Division
Property Division
How to Avoid Financial Mistakes During Divorce
The topic of finances can create panic for anyone, but when you add divorce to the mix, it tends to be especially stressful. When entering into the sensitive financial discussions of divorce, there are two main financial issues to be highlighted -...
When does attorney-client privilege begin?
The attorney-client relationship is very important, and one of the most sacred aspects of that relationship is attorney-client privilege. In fact, this privilege is thought to date all the way back to ancient Rome, where governors were forbidden from calling...
5 Tips for Getting Through the Holidays Dealing with Divorce
If you’ve been going through a big change in family dynamics, emotions and feelings that come up this time of year can be especially difficult. While there is no one way to work through these issues, we hope that some of these suggestions help in making things a little bit easier.
How do you divide intellectual property?
California is a community property state, which means that both parties of a marriage have a 50/50 ownership in all property acquired during a marriage. This can be easy to split with things like money. It can even be straightforward with tangible property. In the...
How does commingling affect property division?
Property division is very tricky. It is a complex area of law, especially when dealing with the rightful ownership of assets. You have either marital property, which you both own, or separate property, which only one of you owns. In some cases, you may also have...
Should you liquidate or split complex assets in divorce?
Property division isn't always easy in divorce, even if you and your spouse agree to a 50-50 split under California's community property laws. Dividing your property may be a complicated process, especially if you have stocks, real estate or other assets that...
Why proper property valuation is important during divorce
During a divorce, you will be required to divide your property. In California, you will be expected, in most cases, to divide your property 50-50.That may seem simple to accomplish, but if you don't know how much your assets are worth, splitting them can become...
Even California doesn’t always have an equal split of assets
Community property states, like California, make property division in divorce slightly easier by requiring an equal split of marital assets. That has its benefits, but it can also be difficult for couples who have not equally contributed to a marriage. There could be...
Don’t forget about splitting debts during divorce
During your divorce, you probably know that the state requires an equal split of your assets. This applies only if you can't agree on a different arrangement, since the state is a community property state. In most cases, people who can't agree do end up...