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What you had before you got married is yours, not your spouse’s, not the community’s, yours. Sounds simple, right? If …

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In 2014, the average tax refund was about $2,700. If you received that much this year, what would you do …

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For some, love fades away and Marriages end. However, the mortgage you agreed to when you were married remains your …

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California is a community property state, meaning the Equitable Division Rule divides marital property equally between spouses. However, numerous exceptions …

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The purpose of California property division laws is to make sure that California marital property is allocated equally to each …

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Prenuptial Agreements (prenups) can protect you from your spouse’s debts, determine how your assets are passed on if you should …

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California does not have a common law marriage statute. No matter how long a couple lives together is a marriage …

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In 1981, the United States Supreme Court, in McCarthy v. McCarthy, held that the state courts could not divide federal …

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One often wonders once a Petition for Dissolution has been filed, or perhaps before it is filed, “Is my spouse …

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Dividing property in a California divorce isn’t always straightforward, especially when pensions, military service credits, and complex assets like CalPERS …

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In the case of In Re Marriage of Lange, 2002 DJDAR 11031 the Court of Appeal affirmed the decision of …

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Property division during divorce can become complex when spouses transfer real estate interests between each other. A recent appellate case, …

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Running a business is complex, and valuing it during a divorce can be even more challenging. A key component in …

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When couples go through a divorce in California, one of the most common points of contention involves the division of …

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Dividing retirement benefits during divorce is one of the most complicated aspects of family law. While property and financial accounts …

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When divorce and creditor rights intersect, courts must balance the finality of marital settlements with creditors’ rights to collect legitimate …

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