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Can One Spouse Force the Sale of the House in a California Divorce?
The family home is a huge investment both emotionally and financially, particularly in California where real estate prices are high…
Can You Waive Your Right to Alimony in a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement in California?
Alimony—which is officially known as spousal support under California law—can be difficult to predict even when parties believe they have…
How Transferring Assets In A Divorce Can Lead To Capital Gains Tax Implications In California
Many people mistakenly believe that California’s community property laws make it simple to divide property in divorce. The thinking is…
How are Lottery Winnings Treated in a Divorce in California?
Game show winners have frequently complained about California’s “prize tax,” which applies to lottery winnings as well as prizes won…
What Is Wasteful Dissipation in California and How Can It Affect My Divorce?
The term “wasteful dissipation” is not one used in casual conversation, so when it comes up in the context of…
What Happens if My Spouse Doesn’t Hire a Lawyer During a California Divorce?
No one likes to pay for things they don’t need, and many people feel like they don’t need a lawyer…
Tips For Dealing with a Difficult Ex-Spouse in California
With over 300 years of collective experience helping clients through the divorce process, we have seen our fair share of…
Can Both Parents Claim Their Child on Taxes in California?
Raising children is an expensive process, and when parents live in separate households, the expenses increase. The State of California…
What is Spousal Abandonment in California?
When a husband or wife leaves the family home in California, the spouse left behind often wonders whether they have…
10 Common Reasons for Divorce in California
Since California is a “no-fault” state when it comes to divorce, many people believe that their divorce attorney has no…
The Tricky Task of Navigating Pension Division in Divorce in California
Dividing community property in a California divorce seems like it should be simple. Each spouse gets half, right? Well, the…
Conflict Avoidance—a Key Factor in Divorce for Couples Over 50 in California
Why are so many more couples over the age of 50 choosing to separate their lives and get divorced? For…
