Topics in Family Law

Protecting Retirement Benefits While a California Divorce Is Pending

Retirement accounts can be among the most valuable assets divided in a California divorce. Yet a final order dividing those benefits may not be entered[…]

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Separate Property Contributions to a Spouse’s Property in a California Divorce

Married couples frequently use money belonging to one spouse to improve or pay down property titled to the other spouse. If the marriage later ends,[…]

Why It Matters Whether a California Custody Order Is Temporary or Final

Parents sometimes assume that every custody order carries the same requirements for future modification. California law makes an important distinction between temporary custody orders and[…]

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Tax Consequences in California Divorce Property Division

Dividing property in a California divorce is not always as simple as comparing the current dollar value of two assets. Taxes can affect what an[…]

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