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Spousal Property Transfers and Quit Claim Deeds Explained
An interesting situation arises when, during a marriage, the spouses take title to their real property and, for whatever reason, …
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Divorce After 50 in California: How to Divide Assets, Handle Retirement, and Secure Your Financial Future?
The Growing Trend of Gray Divorce The divorce rate for adults aged 55 to 64 has doubled since the 1990s, …
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Who Gets the House in Divorce? Buyouts, Sales, and Legal Options
For the spouse who wants to keep the family home, it is a sanctuary. For the spouse who wants to …
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Divorce and Retirement – Options For Your 401k Plan
Divorce presents many financial challenges. If you’ve acquired significant 401k funds during marriage, your retirement account may be at the …
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Pension and Retirement Division in Divorce
Under California’s community property guidelines, the Family Law courts are to divide all assets and debts of the marriage equally …
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Determining If Property Is Community Is Not Always So Easy
Under Family Code, Section 760, generally, property that is acquired during marriage is considered community property. This is a pretty …
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Designating Successors
A California appellate court has ruled on whether a non-participant spouse can transfer their community property interest in undistributed retirement …
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Community Property Rights in California: How Assets Are Divided in Divorce
Equal ownership of community property assets has never been dependent upon a determination of labor or talent. Men and women …
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Understanding Community and Separate Property in California: A Complete Legal Guide
Understanding how assets are classified in marriage is critical for anyone planning for the future, be it estate planning, divorce …
