Community Property

The disposition of business assets in a Texas divorce

by Michelle O'Neil on 5/1/2013

Within the property division process, the Texas family law distinguishes community property from separate property. The analysis is necessary for the purpose of allocating property to parties pursuant to a divorce. This is...more

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

Cohabitation Agreements

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 4/8/2013

This past Sunday, the Los Angeles Times reported that a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on the CDC’s National Survey of Family Growth, found that almost 50% of unmarried women are living...more

Can I File for Chapter 7 in Georgia Without My Spouse?

by Win Mims | Jeff Field & Associates on 2/11/2013

The more important inquiry is which option makes the most economic sense for you and your spouse! Georgia follows the common law rules of ownership of property and liability for debt....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

The Estate Planner - January/February 2013

by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 1/31/2013

In This Issue: - Tax deal reshapes estate planning landscape - Are your children prepared to handle your wealth? - Planning your digital legacy - Estate Planning Red Flag: You’re married and relocating into or out...more

3 + 3 = 6 Ways a Family Law Forensic Accountant Can Add to the Success of a Case

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 1/22/2013

Just as it makes sense to have a lawyer handle the legal issues of divorce, ending a marriage involves such important financial considerations that an accountant should be part of the decision-making process. But not every...more

Is a Buy-Sell Agreement Controlling in a Divorce?

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 12/18/2012

In divorces, a business is often an asset of the marriage. One spouse typically is the “operating spouse” and he or she is in partnership with another person or persons. Assuming the spouse’s interest in the business has a...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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