In California, a high-asset divorce is inevitably complicated, particularly if there is a successful business as part of the marriage. Often, one party ran the business while the other either played a minor role in its operation or was not involved at all. However,...
Property Division
How does domestic violence impact support and property division?
Domestic violence is an unfortunate part of many California family law cases. Domestic violence can be terrible for victims, and criminal charges can do extensive damage to the life of the accused. When a marriage ends with a history of these allegations, it is...
Understanding the basics of property and debt division
Most of our readers probably know that California state law addresses the property and debt division part of a divorce case a bit differently from the majority of other states. In many other states, the term “equitable division” is the name of the game when it comes...
How is property split in a California divorce?
The divorce process is designed to separate one life into two, which at best, is complicated and at worse, messy and emotional. This is the heart of the property division process, which is the divorce process where the property is divided between the soon-to-be...
Ways to divide a home during divorce
During the property division process in a California divorce, the spouses must divide all their community property. This can include everything from household items to cars, bank accounts and more complex assets. For many married couples, a home is one of the most...
How might my business be split in a California divorce?
Property division is a frequent topic for discord in a California divorce. In many cases, it revolves around personal property like a home, automobiles, financial assets and sentimental items. For some, however, there is a business at stake. Since California is a...
Signs that your spouse may be hiding assets from you
You can’t afford to overlook the financial implications of your divorce. After all, a poorly negotiated divorce settlement, or mishandled litigation over property division and alimony, can leave you without the financial resources you deserve and perhaps need....
What should we do with our home if we decide to divorce?
When a couple decides to divorce, they have many other important, and sometimes difficult, decisions to make. One of those is what to do with their family home during the divorce process. It is helpful for them to be familiar with the different options available to...
Put a plan for your business in your prenuptial agreement
In any California divorce, the spouses must divide their community property. Some types of assets and debts can be split evenly between the spouses, but for others this division is much more complicated. Ownership stakes in a business are notoriously hard to divide in...
Three options for the family business in a divorce
A married couple in California might own a business together, and over the years that business may have seen much growth and success. However, the couple’s marriage may not have been as successful as their shared business, and the time may come where they decide to...
