Category Archives: Divorce
Can I Buy a House During my Divorce?
Divorce is often about so much more than ending a relationship. It requires separating finances, property, and daily life. One or both spouses may need to look for a new place to live. With everything in flux, you might have a lot of questions on how to best do that. Are you even allowed… Read More »
5 Things to Avoid when Filing for Divorce in California
Divorce in California can be legally complex, and even small mistakes can delay your case or jeopardize important rights related to property division, child custody, or support. Whether your divorce is amicable or contentious, know what NOT to do is just as important as knowing the correct legal steps to take. Below are five… Read More »
Protecting Your Inheritance or Gifts During a California Divorce
Not all assets are treated equally in a California divorce. Those who receive an inheritance or significant gift during the course of their marriage may have questions surrounding whether the inheritance or gift will be subjected to division in divorce. The Basics: Separate Property vs. Community Property in California California is a community property… Read More »
Year-End Financial Decisions in Divorce: Dividing Assets and Preparing for Your Future
We are nearing the end of the year and many divorcing couples are going to be faced with very real decisions that will impact their financial circumstances far into the future. If you are currently navigating a divorce in California, or believe that divorce may be in your future, you owe it to yourself… Read More »
False Domestic Violence Claims in Divorce
False accusations of domestic violence does happen in divorce cases and are raised for a quick issuance of restraining orders that instantly affect custody rights and even force someone out of the home. Even when proven false, the damage to reputation and relationships can linger. Why People Lie About Domestic Violence Because domestic violence… Read More »
Do I Really Need a “High-Net-Worth” Divorce Attorney?
High net worth divorces often involve substantial assets, intricate financial portfolios, high-profile individuals, and business valuations, that require unique investigation and special management. If your individual circumstance requires a nuanced approach, it is important to engage with legal counsel who know how to manage high-net-worth divorces in order to ensure that your divorce is… Read More »
Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce: Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Retirement accounts may be in one spouse’s name, but in California, community property rules apply not only to physical assets such as cars and homes, but to 401(k)s, pensions, and other retirement accounts as well. This means that divorcing couples should expect that these assets will be divided between the couple, and this should… Read More »
What Are the Benefits of Uncontested Divorce?
An uncontested divorce in California can offer litigants lots of benefits. While unrealistic for some, those couples who are looking to end their marriages efficiently and amicably could save a lot of time, money, and unnecessary emotional turmoil if they pursue the cooperative approach of an uncontested divorce. It provides more control over the… Read More »
Three Reasons to Hire a Forensic Accountant if You are Getting Divorced
Divorce is a lot about money and when finances are involved, things can quickly become complicated especially for larger estates. It is not uncommon for one spouse to have more financial knowledge or control than the other. Sometimes a spouse could attempt to hide, obfuscate, even steal assets, if they are fearful that after… Read More »
Tracing Separate Property in Divorce
When going through a divorce you in California’s community property state, much of what you have built together will be split except separate property. Knowing how to identify separate property can make a significant difference in what you walk away with. That is where property tracing comes to play. Tracing is the process of… Read More »
