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Will I Have to Pay Alimony on Top Of Child Support In California?
Even in the best of circumstances, divorce creates financial challenges because you are splitting one household into two and doubling…
Did You Know That Your Spouse Could Use Your Child’s California 529 Plan to Hide Assets?
Just when it seems like the financial side of divorce could not get more complicated, new tax rules come out…
Even a Loss Can Be Valuable Community Property in California–Make Sure You Account for Loss Carryforwards in Divorce
When considering assets acquired during the course of marriage, people tend to think of wages they’ve earned, retirement assets accrued,…
How is Dividing Property in a Community Property State Like California Different Than in an Equitable Distribution State?
The financial worries of people heading into divorce in California cause untold amounts of stress. Uncertainty plays a large role…
What You Need To Understand About Your Mortgage And Property Taxes If You’re Getting Divorced In California
Even for high-asset couples in California, the practical side of divorce catches many people by surprise. Divorcing spouses are often…
How Long Does Alimony Last In California?
Alimony is among the most pressing concerns when a couple is going through the divorce process. Alimony, also known as…
When Alimony Goes Unpaid In California, What Happens?
Whether you are paying alimony or receiving it, you should know what happens in California when the spouse who is…
How Do You Deal With Qualified Retirement Plans In A California Divorce?
Because of California’s community property laws, your retirement plan is also your spouse’s retirement plan. If your spouse has a…
Legal Separation In California—How Is It Different From Divorce?
Divorce ends a marriage no matter where you go, but legal separation is a concept that is different in every…
In California, Can My Spouse Take A Share Of Assets I Owned Before We Got Married?
California community property laws are one of the factors divorcing couples are often most worried about. The laws give both…
How Long Does A Divorce Take With Children In California?
Unlike some jurisdictions, California does not impose a longer waiting period for divorce when children are involved. Yet it still…
What Are The Grounds For Divorce In California?
If you want to get a divorce in California, you will need to specify the right grounds for divorce in…
