Category: Property Division
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Understanding California Family Code 2640: Protecting Your Separate Property
In California family law, the division of assets often hinges on the “community property” presumption—the idea that everything acquired during a marriage belongs equally to both spouses. However, California Family Code 2640 provides a critical exception. It allows spouses to reclaim “separate property” contributions made toward community assets. Whether you are navigating a divorce or planning for the future,…
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Who Gets the Rings in a California Divorce? Learn the 3 Key Factors Now | Maples Family Law
Learn how California laws determine who keeps their rings after a divorce. Get answers to common questions about engagement versus wedding ring ownership and community versus separate property, while learning to protect your interests with Maples Family Law. Anna Y. Maples, Family Law Attorney Explains Who Gets the Wedding or Engagement Rings if You Divorce…
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Who Gets the House?
Your house is more than just a roof over your head… Not only does this structure act as the sacred keeper of your family’s memories, but it’s also often the most significant investment a married couple will make. Hence, if you find yourself worried, wondering: Who gets the house? in your divorce, don’t fret. You…
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Dividing Cryptocurrency During Divorce
Marital property is one of the biggest offenders of a lengthy divorce. The classification, valuing, and distribution of a couple’s jointly held assets is a herculean task, even on the best of days. But this complex financial beast becomes even more interesting, once you add cryptocurrency into the mix. But what is cryptocurrency? How does…
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Pet Custody
For a lot of people, pets aren’t just animals, they’re beloved members of the family. These loving, loyal furry friends have the power to enrich our lives in unique and irreplaceable ways, so it makes sense that when it comes to divorce, fights over who gets to keep the family dog can get pretty heated. …
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Dividing Retirement Assets in a Divorce
With so many different types of plans and variables at play, dividing retirement assets in a divorce can be complicated. Especially if they existed both before and during a marriage, dashing any hopes of a clear property classification. However, considering their sizable worth, retirement accounts are one aspect of property division you don’t want to get wrong. …
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California Divorce Laws and Property Division
If the idea of splitting a shared life overwhelms you, you’re not alone. While all divorces come with their fair share of difficulties, longer marriages can be even more challenging. After all, when you’ve shared more of your lives together than you have apart, where in the world do you start when trying to divide…
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7 Divorce Tips for Moms
If you’re a mother who’s considering divorce, you’re facing some unique challenges. Check out these divorce tips for moms to find out what lies ahead – and prepare yourself for a successful outcome. 7 Divorce Tips for Moms Check out these seven divorce tips for moms, and then read on to get answers to some…
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Community Property FAQ: Answers to Common Community Property Questions
If you’re like many people, you know California is a community property state – but what does that mean when you’re getting a divorce? Here’s what you need to know. Community Property FAQ: Answers to Common Community Property Questions Here you’ll find answers to our most common questions about community property questions, which might help…
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Is California a Community Property State?
Is California a community property state? Here’s what you need to know if you’re getting divorced in San Joaquin County or elsewhere. Is California a Community Property State? California is considered a community property state – but to many people, that doesn’t mean exactly what it sounds like. Under California law, the property a…
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