Topics in Family Law
What Is Joinder in a California Divorce?
Most California divorce cases primarily involve two parties: the spouses. Sometimes, however, another person or entity has an interest that is sufficiently connected to the[…]
What Happens if an Asset Was Left Out of a California Divorce Judgment?
A divorce judgment may divide the family home, retirement accounts, bank accounts, debts, and other property. But sometimes an asset or debt is unintentionally—or deliberately—left[…]
Can You Finish a California Divorce Without Going to Court for a Hearing?
Many people assume that every California divorce ends with both spouses appearing before a judge. That is not necessarily the case. In certain default and[…]
What Happens When Community Money Pays the Mortgage on a Spouse’s Separate Property?
A home owned before marriage is often initially characterized as the owning spouse’s separate property. But the analysis may become more complicated when mortgage payments[…]
How Are Stock Options Divided in a California Divorce?
Employee compensation increasingly includes benefits that may not appear in an ordinary paycheck. Stock options are one example. When stock options were earned partly during[…]
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