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Why Keeping Detailed Records Matters When Claiming Separate Property in a California Divorce

A spouse may enter a California divorce believing certain money or property clearly belongs to them separately because they owned it before marriage or acquired[…]

How Debts Incurred After Separation Are Handled in a California Divorce

Property division in a California divorce involves more than dividing assets. The court must also determine responsibility for debts, and when a debt was incurred[…]

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California Family Law

Domestic violence in California is not limited to physical injury. Abuse may include threats, stalking, harassment, destruction of property, unwanted contact, disturbing a person’s peace,[…]

Requests for Temporary Orders in a California Divorce

A California divorce may take months or longer to resolve, but families often need rules immediately. Who will remain in the home? What parenting schedule[…]

Requests for Production in California Family Law Discovery

Financial disclosures provide a starting point in a California family law case, but they may not answer every question. When a party needs the actual[…]

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