Divorce

If you have a dog in your family, you are far from alone. In fact, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, roughly 40% of U.S. households have at least one pooch. If you are thinking about ending your marriage, though, you may wonder what is likely...

When you divorce after many years of marriage, the asset division process becomes a lot more complex. Dividing retirement accounts is exceedingly difficult, especially when it is a 401(k) or pension. According to Kiplinger, splitting a 401(k) or pension can result in...

Because California is a community property state, you may be particularly worried about how the property division phase of the divorce will affect your business. If you must divide the assets in half, will you be able to keep it running? That question does not have an...

You know divorcing your current spouse presents the most favorable option for your life, but you may face a lot of uncertainty regarding other divorce matters. For instance, when should you sell your marital home?  American Home Agents Real Estate offers tips...

People who divorce in their 40s and beyond often have significant retirement assets. California considers employer retirement plans, pensions and other investment accounts as part of the couple's shared community property. In this situation, review the factors that...

Tax season may become more complicated with marriage dissolution. According to Publication 504, the IRS considers a couple married for the entire year if they have not finalized their divorce by December 31.  The issue of whether a couple files a joint or separate tax...

During a divorce, you may have strong feelings about what you want to do with the family home. For many people, this means trying to keep it.  CNBC explains that if you want to keep the home, then you will need to refinance it.  Potential issues Keeping the home could...

Many people believe that getting a divorce automatically means going to trial. However, this is not always the case, and, in many situations, it is not the most desirable situation.  In order to avoid spending lots of time and treasure in court, many couples select...

Taking time to prepare before you file for a divorce can save you a lot of trouble later in the process. Specifically, you need to financially prepare yourself.  By getting your finances and financial information in order, you will better be able to work through the...

California residents who go through a divorce understand that their assets will look different once they separate from their spouse. But you might not know about the state laws that will impact your settlement. Specifically, family courts in San Diego and everywhere...