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California law states that community property acquired during a marriage is evenly split 50-50 during a divorce. This equal division of property does not extend to retirement assets. The division of retirement assets happens through a qualified domestic relations...
California has one of the most prolonged divorce waiting periods in the country. The law requires you and your spouse to wait at least six months after filing for divorce to finalize it, even if the two of you have settled matters like property division and child...
In the aftermath of divorce, a major concern will be the welfare and continued upbringing of your children. When you create an effective parenting plan, you streamline the responsibilities of custody and visitation to make the post-divorce world easier for children....
No one wants to subject children to the pain of a separation. Sadly, divorce is a reality for many couples with children. Divorcing parents want to establish co-parenting relationships that are in the best interest of the child. However, negative feelings surrounding...
One of the most complicated processes in any divorce proceeding is dividing up the marital property. In California, community property is usually subject to division between separating spouses, while separate property is not. What is the difference between community...
When you navigate a California divorce, you may concern yourself first with dividing up big-ticket items, such as any homes, vacation homes or retirement accounts you may have. Figuring out what to do with these significant assets is important. However, you want to...
Whether you travel for work, pleasure or both, you may have accumulated thousands of airline miles during your marriage. You can likely redeem these miles for free flights, flight upgrades, complimentary hotel rooms, rental cars and other perks. California is a...
In the aftermath of divorce, figuring out how to move on and parent effectively may prove challenging. Navigating the waters of single parenthood may feel impossible, especially immediately following the split. Co-parenting is the ideal way to raise children after...
A divorce is often a messy, complicated, emotional journey, even more so when it involves minor children. Sometimes, couples may try to forge a shortcut on that journey by agreeing to waive child support. When the parties to a divorce reach an agreement, courts often...
One of the most polarizing issues when a couple divorces is dividing property. Spouses may find themselves at an impasse without court intervention. Property is anything tangible or intangible that holds financial value. Not only is a couple to divide property, but...
