by Steven Fernandez | Aug 9, 2017 | Assets
The American Dream is changing. Years ago, the American Dream looked something like this: go to school, get a job, fall in love, get married, buy a home, have children, retire. It was a common path and defined the lives of many Americans.Today, however, fewer...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 25, 2015 | Assets, Complex Divorce, Property Division
California’s community property rule governs the division of debts and property in divorce. All property acquired during the course of the marriage is subject to 50/50 division upon divorce. Property is defined broadly; anything that holds value is property.Given the...
by Steven Fernandez | Aug 26, 2015 | Assets, Complex Divorce, Debts, Property Division
During a divorce, much of what happens and decided upon is up to you, as long as you follow standard California family laws and your spouse is in agreement with you. For example, you can divide up your debts and assets according to your needs, as long as your spouse...
by Steven Fernandez | Aug 25, 2015 | Assets, Family Law Insights & Advice, Finances
Many couples choose to enter into prenuptial agreements, prior to marriage. Prenuptial agreements, also called prenups, can help protect the assets you had going into the marriage from becoming community assets.They also put on paper all of the assets and debts you...
by Steven Fernandez | Aug 20, 2015 | Assets, Child Support, Finances
Much of what needs to happen in a divorce involves dividing finances and property. Many financial aspects of your divorce will be determined based off of your income information. Spousal support, child support and property division will all rely, in full or in part,...
by Steven Fernandez | Aug 10, 2015 | Assets, Property Division
While you are dividing your community property in the divorce, you may have some questions when it comes to dividing the vehicles. Cars are a little different than other forms of property. They have value, like a house or a piece of jewelry. Part of what makes them...
