California is a community property state, which means that you could lose half of your business in a divorce. However, there are actions that you can take to minimize the risk of this taking place. For instance, you could put your company in a trust or include it in a...
If you are beginning a divorce in California, you and your spouse will need to disclose all assets and debts as part of the discovery process during the preparation for the division of property. However, everyone is not completely forthcoming about what they own and...
Dealing with a separation or divorce in California can be highly challenging. It doesn’t necessarily matter the reason for it. Divorce can turn a person’s world upside down and make it difficult to get through their daily activities productively. However, there are...
An Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, theorized that our personalities develop from our early childhood experiences and family dynamics. Many other studies have found links between parents' behavior and how their children act as an...
Although California is a community property state, your inheritance might be personal property. If you kept your inheritance separate from your marital accounts, then your spouse probably doesn't have a legal right to the assets during a divorce. The named beneficiary...
Deciding on a divorce and finalizing this agreement isn't always easy for California adults. Fortunately, some aspects of divorce are easier to take care of than others. As a court prepares to divide your assets, you and your former spouse may need to close a joint...
California residents going through divorce have many financial questions about the process including if their spouse is eligible to take a share of their hard-earned pension. Pensions are the sum of many years of devotion and work and are one of the most valuable...
If you're having a challenging time with your spouse and considering a divorce in California, you might want to legally separate first. This option is a category between marriage and divorce that you can use to work on your differences. Understanding your choices is...
California couples who are experiencing marital problems will frequently have arguments. As the situation gets worse and they approach a breaking point, it can be exacerbated if the disputes grow contentious. Recognizing when this is occurring is key to avoiding it....
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....
