Topics in Family Law
Can a California Default Divorce Judgment Award Property That Was Not Requested?
A California default judgment generally cannot grant relief exceeding what the petition gave the respondent notice would be requested. Property and debt issues should therefore[…]
Who Gets the Family Pet in a California Divorce?
California courts may award sole or joint ownership of a community-property pet while considering the animal’s care. This approach differs from dividing ordinary household property[…]
What Is Quasi-Community Property in a California Divorce?
Quasi-community property is property acquired while the spouses lived outside California that would have been community property if they had been living in California at[…]
Who Pays Debts Incurred After Separation in a California Divorce?
Debt incurred after separation is not automatically divided equally. California generally examines who incurred the obligation, when it arose, and whether it paid for necessities.[…]
How Is a Workers’ Compensation Award Divided in a California Divorce?
Workers’ compensation benefits receive specialized treatment in a California divorce. The court may need to determine which period of lost earnings or expenses the award[…]
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