One of the most important aspects of a divorce in California is determining the financial future of each spouse. This often includes figuring out what kind of work the individual can do. This is where vocational evaluation comes in. What is vocational evaluation?...
Year: 2022
Prepping for your legal separation in California
If you are considering a legal separation in California, you should know what to expect to prepare for the process. Here are some tips that can put you in a better position to minimize emotional turmoil and also protect your rights. Understand the process A legal...
Dividing debt during the divorce
California is a community property state, which means that in its simplest form, assets and liabilities are divided 50-50 when couples split up. However, the division of debt depends on several things, including the type of obligation. Community property and dividing...
Arnold Schwarzenegger is officially divorced
Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially divorced his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver. The couple has been separated for 10 years, but their official divorce settlement was not reached until December 2021. Irreconcilable differences Shriver...
Dividing art collections in a divorce
Some California couples amass sizeable art collections during their marriages. When the relationship ends, artwork collected during the marriage will be part of the marital estate and subject to division. Since art collections can be especially valuable, it is...