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Should you hire a forensic accountant for your divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a complicated process, especially if you and your spouse have significant assets. Even in amicable divorces, dividing marital property and debts can be complex. Sometimes, in high-asset divorces, hiring a forensic accountant can ensure each party receives a fair share of retirement accounts, stock options or trust fund… Read More »
Even after divorce, ex-husband insists on “happy” photos
The Dear Abby advice column has been running in newspapers for more than 60 years. We recently read an installment in a California newspaper in which a man soon to be married “to a wonderful woman who has a 6-year-old daughter with her ex-husband” asked for advice. His fiancée has been divorced for two… Read More »
Good to know: Separate accounts does not mean separate assets
Many Millennials grew up in divorced households, and that has impacted how they approach their own relationships in adulthood. For one, fewer are getting married. Many choose cohabitation ahead of marriage or instead or marriage. Another noticeable change is how they approach finances and property. Prenuptial agreements are becoming more commonplace (not just among… Read More »
Can grandparents pursue visitation rights?
Grandparents have unique bonds with their grandchildren. You may have played an influential role in the upbringing of your grandchild, helping them with their homework, spending weekends and holidays together and more. However, whether due to divorce or a family rift, your time with your grandchild may seem uncertain. California allows grandparents to seek… Read More »
Introduction to community property
California is a community property state. Community property laws require equitable division of jointly owned and commingled property. Accurately identifying community property is crucial to achieving an outcome that protects each party’s property rights. Assets acquired before marriage are not community property; however, all earnings made during your marriage and items purchased with your… Read More »
