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...
Property Division
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...
Protecting ownership of a business during a California divorce
A divorce can have a negative impact on many aspects of a person’s life, including, of course, family relationships, finances, means of earing an income and loss of assets paid to the other spouse. One of the problems that can arise during a California divorce is the...
Financial moves women can make to better their divorce position
Divorce is a great divider. It divides couples, families, extended families, friends, property and assets. Thoughts of divorce are also bound to put you through a gamete of emotions. For any of us, these emotions could cloud our judgment. Still, clouded judgment,...
Do you get to keep the horse in a divorce?
Your horse may feel like an important part of your family. If that family is changing due to a divorce, you may worry who will receive ownership of the horse. Different states have different laws when it comes to who can keep a horse during a split. Keeping your horse...
How a lawyer can help you with a high asset divorce
Dividing assets during a divorce can be a complex matter, especially when dealing with business income or other high-value items. A lot of the questions that California residents ask us at Christy and Keith Family Law Group, P.C. have to do with property division. The...