There are many factors that might lead a California divorce. While these are frequently viewed as problems within the marriage, other issues might be relevant when gauging whether the union is destined to end in divorce. This could be important when thinking about...
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Financial preparation to deal with divorce
Divorce can be a challenging time for people in California. While the personal and emotional effects of the end of a marriage can be substantial, there are also a number of financial and practical issues that must be addressed. Both spouses must become accustomed to...
You have choices on how to respond to a divorce summons
If you and your spouse have decided to part ways, your spouse might serve you with a summons and petition. In California, you have the option to respond in different ways to the summons and petition. But before you decide how to respond, you should read both the...
Dividing executive compensation in a divorce
Since California is a community property state, if you get a divorce there, your marital assets supposed to be divided equally. This can be more complex than it appears on the surface. There may be taxes and other considerations when it comes to property division....
How to protect real property in a divorce
Although California is a community property state, there are steps that you can take to protect real estate holdings in a divorce. For instance, you can put them in a trust, include them in a prenuptial agreement or negotiate a deal that allows you to retain those...
What are the top four reasons people get divorced?
Half of all marriages now end in divorce. There are many reasons people get divorced in California, which include communication problems as the conflict becomes more heightened. Many people also fall out of love and no longer have intimacy. This can cause the spouse...
What to do with your business if going through a divorce
When you go through a divorce, the value of the assets acquired during the marriage has to be calculated, which includes a business. If only one person in the marriage operates or runs the business, it's often awarded to the person who manages it. If both spouses are...
Qualified domestic relations order in high-asset divorce case
A persistent misperception is that the division of assets and distributions of debts in a community property state like California is easier. The thinking is that all a court must do is split everything in half. In fact, the matter of dividing property and debts can...
Different types of divorce in California
The process of going through a divorce is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Many people seeking to end a marriage in California do not realize that there are different types of divorce, each with its own pros and cons. Two of the most common types of divorce are...