As previous posts have indicated, obtaining a divorce can be a trying matter, but with the proper assistance and knowledge, a fair outcome often results. Sometimes, the reasons why individuals hold back on separating can be surprising. While the typical reasons for...
Property Division
Understanding California state law on the division of property
Something couples going through a divorce in California may not fully understand is that where they live when obtaining a divorce can substantially affect their divorce decree. While many states have similar laws when it comes to a spectrum of subjects including child...
Dividing property and separating non-marital property
Many Oakland, California residents may agree that getting a divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. This may be for many reasons, ranging from the emotional difficulty of separating from a loved one to determining child custody to the general...
Common misconceptions surrounding divorce and property division
There are many things to keep in mind when getting a divorce. California's laws on separation can be lengthy and detailed. Keeping track of how the law applies to things like child custody, spousal support and property division are often a lot to handle. With so much...
Post-DOMA decision; how same-sex divorce shakes out
Since the U.S. Supreme Court released its decisions on the same-sex marriage cases, the state of California has experienced a flurry of media surrounding the overturning of Proposition Eight. With the dust cleared, there are now a number of housekeeping items to get...
Some pensions not community property in California
When it comes to divorce, there are many questions to answer, including the details of child custody, child support and how to divide the property. Many separating couples may assume the most difficult part of the process is coming to an agreement as to how to answer...
Baby boomer divorce can involve more difficult property division
Perhaps it won't come as a surprise here in California that as baby boomers, one of the largest subgroups of the U.S. population, start to retire, the number of divorces for people over 50 is on the rise. A generation that dramatically changed many aspects of American...
The would-haves and should-haves of divorce
Previous posts here have covered the troubling aspects of divorce and just how a person might surmount them. Another potentially useful focus is learning from another's divorce mistakes. California residents may be interested to know what their peers would have done...
Marital property and military pensions – how it’s divided
Whatever the reason for a couple's separation, the actual process of a divorce can be rather complicated for many people. This is particularly true when it comes to such issues as property division in the state of California.California is what is known as a "community...
California man demands alimony payment, family rape conviction
There are many troubling and emotional moments during the divorce process. As California residents know, separating from one's spouse is much more than making a quick decision to end a marriage. On top of the emotional strife are also difficult issues such as property...
