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Since yesterday was Tax Day, we think it's important to discuss the tax implications of divorce for couples in California. Couples getting divorced should be aware of how their taxes may change and the impact it may have on their finances. Filing your taxes the first...
The decision to file for divorce is a highly personal decision. One of the many difficulties that some people in California may experience is the fear of the unknown. While some people considering divorce may have been through the process in a prior marriage, the...
Dividing assets and debts during a divorce can be daunting for people in the East Bay area. California residents who divorce are generally entitled to an equitable distribution of marital property. If a couple owns a pair of late-model cars that are not encumbered by...
The United States Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that federal law prohibits a person convicted of domestic abuse -- even in the absence of violence -- may not possess a gun. The decision effectively overrules a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth...
In many areas of law, tax issues may be of concern. During a divorce, a family law attorney may help a person to understand the tax implications of assets in resolving property division issues. A tax liability on one asset as compared to another, such as the...
A former state assemblyman from Southern California has been arrested on domestic violence allegations. Few details about the most recent arrest against the man are included in a recent article. But, the same man was arrested in 2010 on domestic violence allegations...
Determining the value of a business interest can be an important process for some people in California who are seeking a divorce. A privately-held business may have many aspects that can affect the overall value. Generally, a publicly-held business is valued in a...
In late January we discussed research that sought to determine if the economy has an influence on the divorce rate. The researchers found that in bad economies, the divorce rate seems to go down. Some commentators say that money issues generally seem to be a root...
California residents who own a family business may have complex issues to work out in a divorce. California family law allows for several options of how a family business may be handled. Liquidating the business is one option. Buying out a former spouse’s share of the...
Last April, we discussed the plight of a woman who was in a contentious child custody dispute during a divorce. The family court judge had found content online that the woman allegedly posted regarding how she disciplined her child, along with other commentary about...