Topics in Family Law
Can California’s Marital Parentage Presumption Be Challenged?
When a child is born during a marriage, California law may presume that the birth parent’s spouse is also the child’s legal parent. That presumption[…]
Is an Oral Divorce Settlement Enforceable in California?
An oral divorce settlement may be enforceable when the parties place the agreement before the court, but an informal private conversation generally does not provide[…]
Are Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Divided in a California Divorce?
Unused vacation and sick leave can present different property issues in a California divorce. Whether the benefit is divisible may depend on whether it can[…]
Is Severance Pay Divided in a California Divorce?
Severance or termination pay may be community property, separate property, or a combination of both. The answer generally depends on the purpose of the payment[…]
Are Bonuses Received After Separation Community Property in California?
An employment bonus received after separation may still contain a community property interest. California generally focuses on when and why the employee earned the bonus,[…]
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