If you and your spouse are considering divorce, understanding the basics about debt, marital and separate property can help you during your negotiations. California laws have specific rules about each, requiring you to abide by them so that you can divide your...
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Divorce and qualified assets
When it comes to divorce in California, untangling finances is one of the most difficult parts of the process. Special assets like 401(k) accounts and IRAs can prove very complex, and managing their division can involve large tax bills if not handled correctly....
Divorce when you have a medical practice
In California, divorce is usually a difficult process for everyone involved. It can be especially challenging when there's a medical practice involved, and it's marital property. The good news is that it's possible to get a desirable outcome if you find yourself in...
Preparing for mediation: The pros and cons
One of the options couples in California can have to resolve their divorce issues is mediation. When they choose it, they attempt to resolve their issues, such as division of property, child custody, and financial support, out of the courtroom by working with a...
How to manage your life insurance during a divorce
While going through a California divorce, you have many things to consider. One of them is something most people don’t think about, life insurance. Managing your life insurance can make things easier. Review your life insurance policy During your divorce, you may want...
Child custody when a parent passes away
When a custodial parent passes away, the parent who does not have custody of the child and other relatives will likely be concerned about who will receive custody. Loved ones who want to help should learn about the correct procedures to follow with the family court to...
Are you financially prepared for divorce?
Divorce is a big step in California, but it doesn't have to be a major disaster. If you take the time to plan ahead and prepare your finances for divorce, you can minimize potential problems. If you have not prepared your finances for divorce yet, here's what you need...
Couples get divorced more when men earn less
California marriages face a number of challenges, especially in this day and age. While the divorce rate is stable, one factor that could impact marriages is rising wages for women. This could both give women more financial independence and possibly spark resentment...
How are restricted stock options treated in divorce?
Restricted stock options are a special kind of compensation that is generally provided to executives and other high-level employees, workers at startups, and some other categories. They can be highly valuable, but their limitations mean that it is complex to manage...
Tips for staying strategic during a divorce
Successfully maneuvering through a contentious divorce in California requires patience, skill, and strategic thinking. Unfortunately, remaining calm and collected isn’t always easy when ending a marriage. But "difficult" isn’t "impossible." In fact, enlisting a...