Is California a Community Property State
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…

How Do You Divide an IRA in a Divorce
IRAs and Divorce

Like other assets, IRAs – individual retirement accounts – are considered community property in many California divorce cases. But IRAs in a divorce aren’t always considered community property; in fact, they can be pretty complicated to sort out. Here’s what you need to know about your IRA and divorce in California. Related: Divorce and pension…