Getting a divorce is stressful on its own, and paying taxes is its own difficult experience, too. When you put the two together, you may find it hard to cope. Divorcing brings a whole new set of tax issues that you must consider. With so many things to worry and think...
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Month: September 2018
Dealing with retirement plans in a California divorce
For divorcing couples who have been married for a significant number of years the retirement plans owned by them may be the largest assets they own, worth more than even the house. Because California is a community property state, the process of dividing the assets in...
Two ways to avoid a court trial in a divorce case in California
Many couples in Sacramento who are pondering a divorce are concerned about the emotional strain and expense of an extended court trial. These concerns are increased if the marriage involves young children or if the couple has acquired significant assets to split...
Parental fitness and child custody
A divorce can trigger ugly emotions for one or both spouses, especially if young children are involved. In some divorce cases in Sacramento County, one or both spouses will accuse the other of being an "unfit" parent. On some occasions, this accusation is merely the...
An overview of spousal support in California
One of the biggest concerns for any Sacramento resident who is considering a divorce is the subject of alimony, or "spousal support," to use the preferred California term. Generally speaking, California courts will order one spouse to pay support to the other spouse...