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California is a community property state.  Therefore, a couple who amasses their wealth within their marriage is subject to share the assets composing their marital estate equally.  These less complicated divisions of wealth are becoming less common, with more couples entering subsequent marriages and marrying…

There are ways to protect your personal wealth during a California divorce. However, doing so requires a clear understanding of how the state defines and divides marital and separate property at the end of a marriage. The following offers suggestions to ensure your separate property…

There are several means by which spouses in California choose to divorce. Some of these are by agreement, while others employ the assistance of third parties or the court to resolve marital disputes. In a divorce by default, the spouse who files for divorce serves…

If we examine California divorce statistics over the last 20 years, divorce rates have been steadily declining since 2002, up until recently, that is. In 2002 160,785 marriages ended, compared to 108,422 in 2020. But from 2020 to 2021 the number of divorce filings in…

In California, a married couple may choose to divorce or legally separate. While both have their advantages and drawbacks, it is imperative you are entirely informed before making either of these life decisions. Speak with an experienced San Francisco divorce attorney about both of these…

When couples divorce, they must resolve a multitude of issues. Along with matters of child custody and support, property division, and spousal support, there is the question of restoring a maiden or previous name. Some ex-spouses prefer to keep their married name after long-term marriages…