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As our readers likely know, California is among a relatively small number of “community property” states. Just what that means, however, isn’t widely understood. People – including a lot of celebrities – often complain that they had to give their spouse half of...
In many cases, when a couple gets divorced, courts will divide custody between both parents. This could mean that your spouse has custody one week and you have custody the next. The court aims to preserve the relationship your child has with both of you, even though...
Dividing executive compensation packages can present complex challenges in high-asset divorces. These packages often include various components beyond a typical salary, which complicates the division process. Understanding the financial and tax implications is...
Domestic partnerships in California have the same rights and responsibilities as married couples. This includes how courts will divide your property if you end your partnership. The state follows community property laws, which means you and your partner will typically...
The best holiday custody schedules are cooperative endeavors between both co-parents. But not all separations and divorces leave the parties on good enough terms to remain civil with each other. But don’t despair. Instead, review your options and formulate a workable...
Earlier this year, we discussed how a spouse may be tempted to hide assets during a divorce. This is an illegal practice, and your spouse would likely be doing it to deprive you of those assets. An example of this is transferring a substantial sum to a family member,...
Most divorcing or separated parents have either shared custody or visitation arrangements. They each have a specific amount of time with the children overall, as well as a schedule for special days like holidays and birthdays. Both parents typically must abide by the...
Becoming business partners often seems like a good idea to married couples. Their lives are already intertwined in many ways, including financially. It may feel easy and natural for them to work together, especially if they’re starting a small business and trying to...
A spouse’s gambling problem can have a significant impact on divorce proceedings. When gambling causes financial instability or emotional strain in a marriage, it can become a major factor in property division, child custody and support arrangements. Courts take...
Dividing property can be complex during any divorce. This is especially true for high-asset divorces, where people may control significant financial assets. It can be very complicated to track down all of these assets and decide what the law says about how they should...
