Northern California Family Law Blog

When a couple divorces, certain kinds of community property assets, such as shared bank accounts, can be straightforward to divide. If they have built up a diversified portfolio that includes one or more rental properties, however, the question of how to fairly divide...

In a community property state such as California, spouses are considered to have an equal right to the assets that have been accumulated during their marriage. Similarly, they also have an equal responsibility for any debts that have been incurred in that time....

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In a high-net-worth divorce, dividing investment property may become one of the biggest bones of contention during negotiations over asset division. Unlike other types of assets, commercial or residential properties tend to more reliably appreciate in value, as well as providing an ongoing...