Having a clear understanding of the property you own as a married couple is crucial to achieving a fair outcome when you divorce. Some spouses, however, are reluctant to share. If you agreed to let your spouse keep separate specific assets through a pre-marital...
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Do you need to prove fault in a California divorce?
Some people feel very uncomfortable with the thought of going to court and seeking the end of their marriage. They may worry that others will blame them if they file for divorce or that their spouse will fight and they will wind up trapped in a marriage after trying...
Community vs. separate property in a California divorce
Divorcing can be emotional and messy. Along with having to deal with the emotional and mental toll a divorce can take, you have to divide the life you once shared. While this can be difficult, knowing your rights and what you have the rights to is important. One of...
Who pays the credit cards in a California divorce?
When you file for divorce in California, you will have to treat most of your property like community property. State law makes all of your income and major assets acquired during the marriage shared property between you and your spouse that you will have to split when...
Do you need to hire a forensic accountant for your divorce?
Trying to secure a fair outcome in a California divorce can be a difficult process. You may not know much about your household finances, especially if you have always let your spouse pay the bills or file your tax return. That lack of information will put you at a...
What is a contested divorce?
When you get divorced, the proceedings can fall into one of two categories: a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce. This will change some key factors about how the process plays out, so it's important to know where you stand. Some people make the mistake of...
Don’t believe the divorce myth that one spouse just gets the house
Despite the availability of state laws online, myths about California divorce still dominate the cultural narrative. Most people have heard some about how divorce hurts one person unfairly. People may share stories about one individual who lost their home or had to...
The unique challenges of a post-50 divorce
Most people associate divorce with younger couples, but the prevalence of divorce after the age of 50 is increasing. Some don’t realize just how much of an impact divorce has on these individuals. Informally, divorce within this age group is known as a "gray...
What you need to know about retirement accounts and divorce
There are many assets that have to be addressed during a divorce. Anything that you amassed during the course of your marriage is subject to division if you split up. While most couples think about splitting things like the house and their vehicles, there’s another...
Should you try to keep the marital home in divorce?
For many people, one of the ultimate life goals they have is buying a home. That dream may seem like a nightmare if the couple gets a divorce. They will have to determine what happens to the marital home. There are several options to consider if you’re in this...
