In a community property state like California, a stay-at-home parent is entitled to an equal share of the marital assets in a divorce, even if that parent has never worked outside the home. The value of each spouse's contribution may be weighed in deciding how to...
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Making a success of co-parenting
The divorce process can be especially difficult for California parents who have kids together. Despite wanting to get on with life, they may face challenges related to co-parenting. There are a few ways that co-parents can make their lives and their children's lives...
Assuming a mortgage is a good option for some divorced couples
As roughly half of all marriages in California end in divorce, it's important that couples think about what they'll do if their relationships don't work out. This is especially important in regard to jointly owned real estate. Many couples purchase homes and take out...
Cryptocurrency emerges as a contentious divorce issue
As cryptocurrency becomes a more popular investment for people in California and across the country, it is also becoming a growing issue in a divorce. Bitcoin was launched in 2009, but the values of cryptocurrencies have soared in recent years as have the different...
San Mateo parents and others may benefit from child custody tips
In California and across the country, many parents may currently be facing situations that are similar to yours. In your own San Mateo neighborhood, there may be parents who can relate to the issues you're trying to resolve regarding child custody and other family...
Divorce finalized for Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr.
After widespread media reports in California and across the country, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump confirmed that their divorce had been finalized after pending for a year. In a joint statement released on Feb. 22, the former spouses said that after 13 years of...
Court concludes that vested stock options are income
The 1st District Court of Appeal overturned previous rulings in a child support modification case brought by a man whose income placed him among top earners in California. The original decision excluded his stock options from income and granted an exemption to Family...
Child custody schedules can help children adjust
Parents in California going through a divorce may often worry most about how to arrange their time with their children. Moving to shared custody or even a visitation schedule can be a challenging and emotionally jarring experience. The bad feelings generated during...
How divorce law applies to billionaire Jeff Bezos
Many people in California and throughout the country have heard about the Jeff Bezos divorce story. The Amazon CEO is estimated to be worth $147 billion, and he and his wife did not have a prenuptial agreement. This means that their joint assets will probably be split...
If you’re over 50, this applies to you
There's a rising trend among baby boomers. If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you're part of the first generation of people in California and across the country to divorce and remarry as young adults. Some analysts speculate that this may be key as to why there...