Deciding who will keep the house can be a contentious dispute during divorce proceedings. However, it is important to recognize that there may be drawbacks to keeping a house. If you need to divide marital property, you should consider some of the negative...
Month: November 2021
Divorce may require spouses to split a retirement plan
Retirement plan contributions made during a marriage divide in half under California's community property laws. The IRS website notes that an ex-spouse may receive part of the current balance in a retirement plan. A soon-to-be ex-spouse, however, may not have a right...
3 changes to make to your estate plan after divorce
If you have recently divorced, you should update your estate plan right away. If you divorced years ago, it may be a good idea to review your estate plan to be sure it is current and adequately reflects your wishes. This is especially important if you did not make...