Topics in Family Law

Can Separate Property Business Growth Become Partly Community Property in a California Divorce?

A business owned before marriage is generally separate property, but that does not always mean every dollar of growth during the marriage remains separate. When[…]

When Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Be Renewed in California?

A California Domestic Violence Restraining Order issued after a court hearing does not necessarily remain in effect forever. An initial restraining order may have an[…]

How Are Assets Valued in a California Divorce?

Identifying community property is only one part of California property division. When the court must award particular assets to one spouse or otherwise divide the[…]

What Are Preliminary and Final Declarations of Disclosure in a California Divorce?

Financial disclosure is a required part of most California divorce and legal separation proceedings. The disclosure process requires spouses to provide information about their assets,[…]

Why Does the Date of Separation Matter in a California Divorce?

The date of separation can have major financial consequences in a California divorce. It can affect whether earnings are treated as community property or separate[…]

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