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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
Hiding assets during divorce is a major problem – and if you’re caught doing so (or if your ex is caught doing so), you’ll face big problems in court. Here’s what you need to know. Hiding Assets During Divorce When your marriage is ending, your spouse may decide to hide some of his or her…
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…
As you are likely aware, property can take on two distinct characterizations once a couple becomes married: separate or community. The distinction between the types of property has a critical bearing on the distribution of assets upon divorce. In a perfect world, the characterization of the property remains the same throughout the marriage and divvying…
In California, the term community property refers to any assets or income earned by a married person – and it belongs to both parties of a marriage, not just the one who brought it in. It’s different from separate property, which only belongs to one spouse. And during a divorce, community property must be divided…
Divorce in California can be complicated – and it can be even more complicated when cryptocurrency is involved. Divorce and cryptocurrency are appearing together more frequently in court, so here’s what you need to know. Divorce and Cryptocurrency: What You Need to Know When you or your spouse owns cryptocurrency, your divorce requires a different…
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