Tag Archives: division of property

How to Get Custody of a Pet

In a divorce you will need to know how to divide your property and assets appropriately. Further you may be wondering , " how to get custody of a pet?" This can be very tricky because many pet owners view their pets as family members. Many pet owners will fight tooth and nail for their  beloved pets.…
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Dividing Property in a Divorce

If you are considering a divorce it is important to consider how you and your ex will divide the property acquired. In addition, it is important to be knowledgeable and aware of California divorce laws. It is possible for you and your ex to discuss how you would like to divide the property. If both…
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What are hidden and overlooked assets in divorces

In a current blog post  A Checklist point out a valuable and general list of assets that are often ignored or concealed in divorces and legal separations.  In California, all assets obtained during marriage by both party are assumed to be community property.  It is vital that before the property settlement or division of propertyin…
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Commingling

Commingling is a term used for when a person's separate property, such as a personal inheritance, is placed in the same account or used to buy something as the community property such as earnings from the marriage or domestic partnership. For example, a common occurrence is when one person uses money from the sale of house prior to the…
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