Property Division

Although the division of assets takes the spotlight during a divorce, what happens with marital debt is equally important. This is the debt that a couple acquired during the duration of the marriage. When a couple goes separate ways, the marital debt must be divided...

If you are getting divorced in California, one of the questions you may ask yourself is whether your spouse will get half of your business. In general, spouses are entitled to divide their community property equally. This includes any assets or debts acquired during...

Maybe you always knew that your spouse was deceitful – or maybe you’ve just begun to suspect it. Either way, you know that they’re not exactly thrilled with the idea of dividing up their assets with you in your upcoming divorce. Since California is a community...

It’s clear now that the marriage between you and your spouse just isn’t going to work out. The divorce process has begun and there are various aspects to sort out. Among the most important factors is distributing property. The family court will decide how to divide...

You’re getting a divorce, and you’re interested in keeping your home. You proposed the idea of continuing to jointly own your home to your spouse, but they have rejected it. They don’t like the idea that they would remain on the mortgage and therefore be responsible...

The three big issues in any divorce are property division, child custody and financial support. If a couple doesn't have minor children or a dependent spouse who requires regular financial support from the other, property division will be the biggest point of...