Overview LAWYERS VS DIY LAW Lawyers vs Do-It-Yourself Divorce in California everything you need to know. Getting a divorce in California can be complicated, with many legal and financial matters to address. You have two main options: Hire a Divorce Lawyer Do-It-Yourself Divorce Key Differences of Lawyers Vs DIY Law Legal Expertise Divorce lawyers have…
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A General Overview of California Divorce Proceedings When a marriage falls apart, the law provides certain grounds, or legally valid reasons, for obtaining a divorce. Historically, couples had to prove fault or wrongdoing by one spouse, like adultery, abandonment, or abuse, to dissolve a marriage. However, since 1970 all states have added “no-fault” divorce on…
Continue reading ›Overview California divorce laws aim to make property and debt division equitable for both spouses. This legal framework gives you rights and a voice. Though family dynamics are shifting, your financial stability can remain intact with smart planning. While the sentimental task of separating possessions and accounts may initially overwhelm, start from a position of…
Continue reading ›Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a payment made from one spouse to the other after a divorce in California. What is the Divorce California 10-year Rule? Find out below.
Continue reading ›For couples with millions in combined assets, or high net-worth individuals, going through a divorce and dividing marital property equitably can be an incredibly complicated process. From vacation homes to business investments to luxury vehicles, parsing out who gets what requires strategy and a thorough examination of all assets. This article will explore the key…
Continue reading ›An Overview of Divorce Mediation Divorce is often an emotionally fraught process, with couples dealing with complex personal and financial decisions at a stressful time. While many divorces follow an adversarial legal process, divorce mediation has become increasingly common as a more cooperative and constructive option. Divorce mediation utilizes the services of trained, impartial mediators…
Continue reading ›What is Community Property? In California and other community property states, all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered community property that is jointly owned by both spouses. This is true regardless of whose name is on the title or account. The law presumes that anything obtained during the marriage was obtained as…
Continue reading ›Separate Property When a couple gets married, any property that they owned prior to the marriage is considered separate property. This means that each spouse owns half of that real property as his or her separate property it belongs solely to the individual spouse, not the marital estate. Separate property includes: In a divorce, separate…
Continue reading ›Dividing assets during a divorce can be a complicated process. Spouses must determine which assets are considered separate property, which is marital or community property that must be divided, and the value of all marital assets. Having a comprehensive divorce asset list is crucial for navigating this complex financial split. What is Separate Property Separate…
Continue reading ›For couples with millions in combined assets, or high net-worth individuals, going through a divorce and dividing marital property equitably can be an incredibly complicated process. From vacation homes to business investments to luxury vehicles, parsing out who gets what requires strategy and a thorough examination of all assets. This article will explore the key…
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