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Because of California’s laws, a Californian who has a 401(k) through their employer may have to divide it equally with their spouse. Basically, that part of the 401(k) that is legally community property belongs to both spouses equally. Unless the spouses make other...
As you begin the child custody process in California, you are likely to have many questions. This is understandable, because custody is a complex subject. When most people think of custody, they assume it means which parent the child will live with, and when. However,...
It is important that both parties to a divorce have access to relevant information and evidence about the other party. For example, parties need financial information to evaluate the proper amount of child or spousal support. Information about assets and debts is...
Divorce can be an overwhelming and painful process. On top of emotional upheaval, those going through divorce may also face financial uncertainty. If one spouse has significantly less earning power, the lower-earning spouse often asks how to protect their financial...
You may not be looking forward to the divorce process, even if you want your marriage to end. The idea of filing a lot of paperwork, going through the discovery process, multiple court appearances and finally a hearing can seem daunting. Did you know that, under...
Raising a child is an emotional, personal and financial endeavor, and it requires the contributions of both parents. It is important to establish paternity. Knowing when a person is a “presumed” parent is fundamental. When does the law presume a person is a child’s...
Once you decide to divorce, you become acutely aware of how many other couples have divorced prior to your decision. It may even start to feel like everyone is working on their second or third marriage. However, while divorce has been normalized, the difficulty of...
Readers of this blog know that we discuss various aspects of divorce. This often includes property division. In a recent blog post, we discussed California community property. In this post, we will focus on how our state decides between community and separate property...
A child custody dispute can be hotly contested, with each parent arguing that they know what is best for their child. Although the hope is that you and your child’s other parent will be able to hash out your differences and come to an agreement on a child custody and...
When divorce involves children, there can be several potentially difficult issues to get through. One of the most common issues when discussing children is child support, and many questions occur when discussing the matter. How long does child support usually last?...