Property Division

You’re getting divorced, and one of the most important steps in a California divorce will be splitting up your property with your ex. The two of you need to share information with one another about your personal debts and property. If you don't resolve the property...

When most people think about divorce, they think about things like who gets the home and what the arrangements will be for the children. They may not realize that people who are ending the marriage also have to figure out how to handle their debts. There are many ways...

Dividing your property will likely be a point of contention at the end of your marriage, especially if you have quite significant personal assets. Frequently, divorcing spouses prioritize assets that they care about when strategizing or negotiating for property...

Splitting your property with your ex can be one of the hardest parts of getting a divorce. It can be hard to compromise when emotions are high, and it is common for both spouses to want the same assets from the marital estate. For example, both spouses frequently seek...

Here in California, property division is based on the community property doctrine, so each spouse will usually receive half of the marital assets. There's only one surefire way to ensure that you'll be able to receive any of your spouse's retirement savings, however....

It is not uncommon for couples to amass significant assets over the course of a marriage. Whether it is the creation of a family business, the purchase of several properties, the acquisition of multiple investments or an expanding set of retirement accounts, many...

During your years of marriage, you and your spouse will acquire assets and property together. Like most couples, you may own a home, bank accounts, retirement accounts and vehicles. You may even have a business started during your marriage. As you go through the...