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Individuals considering divorce likely have concerns about how the court will divide retirement savings accrued over a long career. Because California is a community property state, couples must divide these assets evenly with a legal qualified domestic relations...
Navigating the often rough waters of divorce with children requires patience, understanding and knowledge. Getting help throughout the process is important, especially when it comes to the parenting plan. Creating a parenting plan that works for your children is one...
Finances are often one of the most divisive topics between married couples, so it is no surprise that figuring out who gets what during a divorce is often confusing and stressful. It is important for Californians facing separation to know that, if they cannot come to...
The companionship and affection you get from your dog are special. After all, few things are better than coming home after a long day at work to see your pooch’s wagging tail. If you are heading for a divorce in California, though, you may wonder what happens to your...
Deciding to end your marriage is likely one of the toughest choices you will ever make. Not only must you deal with the emotional toll a divorce can take, but you must also divvy up marital wealth. While you may be willing to fight for some assets, others probably are...
Something you will probably spend a lot of time on during your divorce proceedings is dividing your property. Unless you have a prenuptial agreement that spells it all out, you will have to sort out who gets which assets. California is a community property state,...
Family Code section 4336 defines a short-term marriage as a marriage of less than 10 years (the "marriage" being date of marriage to date of separation). The impact on whether the parties had a short-term or long-term marriage relates to spousal support and whether...
Many people hear the phrase "Epstein credits" and "Watts charges," and wonder what that is all about. An Epstein credit is a right to be reimbursed by the other spouse for one-half of separate property money used after the date of separation to pay a community debt. A...
A transmutation is a change in the character of property, such (a) as from community property of both spouses to the separate property of one spouse, (b) from the separate property of one spouse to the community property of the other, or (c) from the separate property...
