Thousands of physicians are practicing in California, and inevitably some of those physicians will find themselves involved in a divorce. A divorce is usually a difficult time, and financial considerations are frequently a significant issue in resolving the divorce....

Year: 2023
4 things for parents to consider before divorce
The most common concern for parents in California who want to get a divorce is how the end of the marriage will impact their children. There’s certainly no getting around the fact that your divorce will impact your children, but you and your ex can still work together...
What should you do with your home in a divorce?
Divorce creates a number of logistical questions for California couples. One of the most common questions issues involves what to do with the marital home. There are several options to consider. Sell and split Many divorce courts require a couple to sell their marital...
Dividing marital assets under California’s community property law
Most states have equitable distribution laws that require marital assets and liabilities to be divided fairly in a divorce, but California is a community property state. This means that when family jaw judges are called upon to decide these matters because divorcing...
Protecting your retirement plans during a divorce
If you and your spouse in California have decided to get divorced, one of the first moves you should make is to modify your retirement accounts. Sorting through the financial implications of how your property must be divided will save you a lot of heartache later on...
Is refinancing a must after a divorce?
There are a lot of serious questions California residents have to answer in the aftermath of the divorce. Many of these questions pertain to issues of financial and property distribution. For example, does a person have to refinance after a divorce? Divorce and...
How to serve divorce papers in California
Ideally, California couples going through a divorce or separation do so amicably, where both people in the relationship are agreed that it's in their best interest to split. Sometimes, one person decides before the other can be entirely on board. Filing for divorce...
How the divorce process works in California
No California couple gets married thinking that they’re going to divorce. However, divorce is a very real and emotionally taxing thing that many individuals go through. After you’ve come to the decision that you want a divorce, you may have questions about what comes...
What does divorce mean for your art collection?
If a large part of your marital estate includes artwork, the value can quickly add up. You might not realize how many assets you've amassed over the course of your marriage - and their collective value - particularly if you've been together for a long time in...
Accepting your children’s new stepmom
If your ex has remarried in California, it can create an awkward situation for you and your children. While you don't have to be friends with your former partner's new spouse, it helps if you two have a pleasant working relationship. No matter how you feel about the...