Certain property types are unlikely to be forgotten in a divorce proceeding. Joint accounts, for example, are an obvious example of an asset that requires attention during property division discussions. Other types of assets, however, may be less obvious. A recent...
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Retirement plans, pensions, may be issues in California divorce
In May we discussed the apparent uptick in divorces among people over the age of 50. While child custody and support issues can be involved in these situations, many more mature couples have significant property division issues that may need to be addressed. It is...
Property division in California divorce may need full analysis
Most people may understand that when a couple divorces in California the issue of property division is addressed. Obviously, each household has its own asset and debt structure. Some people own small businesses, while others do not. Some people may own stocks and...
California Supreme Court decides family law pension issue
Many people already own property (or have assets in some form) when they decide to marry. Most couples amass a variety of assets during a marriage. And if a marriage breaks down, it is no secret that California family law has standards used to aid in determining how...
Valuation of property important in California divorce proceedings
Over the past few years, the housing market has seen what many may argue are unprecedented-at least changes that have not been seen before in recent memory. The value of a home may be an important issue when two people decide to divorce. The division of property can,...