Monetary disputes are some of the most common challenges in a marriage, and California couples may find that this is the deciding factor in starting divorce proceedings. However, there can be some complications if the money situation is so bad that bankruptcy seems to...
Property Division
Detecting financial fraud in a divorce setting
Most California couples who are going through a divorce do not need to worry about financial fraud, but it does occur in some instances. Individuals may attempt to hide assets so that they do not have to split them with their spouse. Some red flags that may indicate...
Divorcing California couples may be impacted by NY case
California residents who are reluctant to share financial information during their divorce may be interested in a New York case where the former husband is refusing to do just that. The man is refusing to testify in a lawsuit brought by his estranged wife who claims...
Tips for dividing community property
California follows community property laws when it comes to the division of marital assets during a divorce. Most states follow the principles of equitable distribution, but some states have community property laws that require judges to consider those standards when...
Determining pet custody in California
Many divorce courts are starting to use some of the same considerations in making pet custody determinations as they do when dealing with child custody and visitation. When making a decision, some judges will look out for the best interest of the pet, which means that...
Division of debts in divorce
When a couple gets divorced in California, all marital debts must be divided just like marital assets. Because California is a community property state, both spouses will be responsible for debts that were acquired by either spouse during the course of the marriage....
Finding hidden assets in a California divorce
Unfortunately, many people going through a California divorce will attempt to hide income and assets from their spouses in an attempt to prevent them from receiving their rightful portion in the property division. There are several ways in which a person typically...
Artists, their artwork and property division in divorce
Artists in California who are divorcing might be aware that since it is a community property state, all assets are considered to be owned by both spouses. However, they may not realize that their artwork is also a marital asset. This applies whether the art in...
Dividing assets in a California divorce
The division of property and debt is one of the biggest matters that has to be resolved in a divorce. Spouses may decide how they want to divide their assets amongst themselves, but they might not know where to start. The first thing that divorcing spouses need to do...
Addressing pet-related concerns in divorce cases
California is not alone in being a state that is filled with animal lovers. The Humane Society indicates that the number of cats and dogs in U.S. households is approaching 179 million. In many cases, couples without children allow a pet to fill a unique role of...