Community Property, Marital Assets

California’s Community Property Law

by Law Office of Steven M. Bishop on 4/10/2013

Fox Business News recently ran an interesting question from a viewer named David. He asked whether an authorized user on a credit card (as distinct from a joint credit card holder) is responsible for all charges incurred if...more

Family Business Tug-of-War

by Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler &... on 2/8/2013

If you’re contemplating a divorce and you or your spouse owns a business, you may worry about how to get your fair share out of that business. While it’s not always easy, with the help of a lawyer experienced in property...more

Don’t Forget to Divide These Things, Too

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 2/5/2013

In California community property rules control the division of assets and liabilities in divorce. Community property is any property, regardless of where it is situated, which is acquired during the marriage. Unless there...more

Are Student Loans Community Property? Dividing Debt in Divorce

by Rowley Chapman & Barney, Ltd. on 9/25/2012

Americans owe nearly $1 trillion dollars in student loan debt. As of 2010, student loans have even surpassed credit card debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With student loan debt being so common, many...more

Even Though It’s “No Fault” Divorce, What Would You Do?

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 5/7/2012

California has “no fault” divorce, which means it does not matter why a marriage breaks up or which spouse is responsible for the breakup. Therefore all community property is divided equally and spousal support (alimony) is...more

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Community Property › Marital Assets

California’s Community Property Law

Family Business Tug-of-War

Don’t Forget to Divide These Things, Too

Are Student Loans Community Property? Dividing Debt in Divorce

Even Though It’s “No Fault” Divorce, What Would You Do?

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