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What Happens to Intellectual Property in a Divorce?

Wed 17th Jan, 2024 Family Law

California is a community property state. What this means is that property that is part of the marital estate — generally, property acquired by either spouse during marriage or purchased with money earned while married — is divided equally between the spouses upon divorce. The division of property after marriage […]

California Family Law Updates for 2024

Fri 29th Dec, 2023 Family Law

Every year on January 1, a spate of new laws go into effect touching on nearly every subject imaginable, including family law. 2024 is no different. California, long known for being at the cutting edge of legal trends, frequently updates its family laws to take into account a variety of […]

When Custody Can Be Awarded to a Non-Parent

Thu 30th Nov, 2023 Family Law

Parental custody is by far the most common form of child custody in California and nationwide. However, it is by no means unheard of for children to live full-time with people who are not their parents, such as their grandparents, aunts and uncles, and even close family friends. In some […]

How to Value a Business in a Divorce

Thu 16th Nov, 2023 Family Law

Property division is one of the most complex and potentially contentious issues in any divorce. Especially in high-asset divorces, the division of the marital estate can require extensive property valuations, forensic accounting, and negotiations between both parties. One asset that can cause property division to become even thornier than normal […]

What Property Is Not Divided in a California Divorce?

Tue 31st Oct, 2023 Family Law

It is commonly understood that property division in California divorces is 50/50. While this generally is true, it does not necessarily mean that every single asset you and your spouse own will be divided that way, as not all property is considered community property. Separate property that you and your […]