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California law generally treats a home you owned before marriage as separate property. But that status does not always stay fixed through a divorce. The legal question often becomes whether money, title changes or later borrowing gave the community a claim to part of...
A parent with legal custody generally has the right to make school decisions after a California divorce. When parents share legal custody, disagreements may arise. California law sets rules for these disputes and the custody arrangement often affects the outcome....
If you own a business and are heading into a divorce, your prenuptial agreement may feel like your strongest line of defense. It can be, but only if it was properly drafted and meets California's strict legal requirements. What your prenup can actually do for your...
When a doctor divorces, a medical practice is often one of the most financially and legally complex assets the couple must address. Both spouses may have questions about who owns the practice and how the court will treat its value. The answer depends on when the...
Domestic violence can affect many parts of a divorce, including spousal support. In California, a history of abuse may affect whether one spouse receives support from the other. This can be especially important when the abuse led to a criminal conviction. Knowing how...
A rental portfolio may represent years of saving and hands-on management. During divorce, you may worry that a forced sale will disrupt dependable income, leave you with mortgages you cannot carry or interfere with tenants and repairs. Before deciding who keeps what,...
Living with a spouse who is emotionally checked out of the marriage can be painful. By the time you reach the decision to separate, the emotional distance has often existed for years. People often wonder whether the law recognizes emotional detachment as a valid...
Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of divorce. People afraid for their safety leave their marriages, often without discussing the decision with a spouse beforehand. Especially in cases where spouses want to make use of privacy protections during divorce...
For many couples, a dog or cat is part of the family. During a divorce, deciding who will keep a beloved pet can become just as emotional as dividing other property. In California, a companion animal is not treated exactly like other personal property during divorce....
Divorce can always be complicated for business owners, whose business is likely the most valuable asset that they own. But it can be especially complex for joint business owners, such as a married couple who started a company together. The issue is that they both own...
