When Should A House Be Appraised In A Divorce?
When Should A House Be Appraised In A Divorce? A house should be appraised as close to trial or settlement as possible. This is due to Family Code Section 2552, […]
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Family Loan Repayments In Divorce
Family Loan Repayments In Divorce When people are married, they often receive help from family members. A parent will often pay for the down payment for a house, to make […]
Can I Recover Money Spent By My Spouse During Marriage?
The general answer to that question is no, but with a fairly significant exception. If one party to a marriage is simply a spendthrift, spending more money than the other, […]
Can My Divorce Case Be Transferred to Another County in California?
Can My Divorce Case Be Transferred to Another County in California? We live in a mobile society. Jobs relocate, people move to be close to a college or university, and […]
When Is A Community Property Business Valued For Division In A Divorce?
When Is A Community Property Business Valued For Division In A Divorce? Generally speaking, all assets, including businesses, are valued as close to the date of trial as possible, not […]
“New Law Regarding Pet Custody”
New Law Regarding Pet Custody Judges in California have long been asked to make decisions about family pets in divorce cases, but as of January 1, they now have some […]
We Need A Buyout Of The Family Home: When Is The Value Calculated?
“We Need A Buyout Of The Family Home: When Is The Value Calculated?” Houses are generally valued at the time of trial or settlement, unless there is a strong reason […]
Secret Recordings in Family Law Cases
“Secret Recordings in Family Law Cases” I can’t tell you how many times a current or potential client has told me “I have the recording to prove what I am […]
Can Online Reviews Be Defamation Or Slander?
“Can Online Reviews Be Defamation Or Slander?” These days, everyone looks at online reviews, and a lot of people write them. Some reviews are nice, and others are not. A […]
“Does My Ex-Spouse Have An Interest In The House I Bought Before Marriage?”
“Does My Ex-Spouse Have An Interest In The House I Bought Before Marriage?” This is actually a very common scenario. One party to a marriage owns a house before marriage, […]
