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Is My Inheritance Considered Community Property in California?

California is a community property state for marriage. Under this type of law, married couples become a “community” and any income or assets brought into the marriage once it’s begun belong to that community. Under this law, divorcing couples must equally divide all community property…

Marriage Dissolution Vs. Divorce in California Differences Explained

When spouses decide to end their marriage, there are usually many questions about the process. During this turbulent time, it helps to understand California’s divorce law, timeline, and process, including the terminology. One of the first questions often involves confusion over terms sometimes used interchangeably….

What is an Amicable Divorce & How Does it Work in California?

Remember when Gwyneth Paltrow announced the “conscious uncoupling” of her marriage with Chris Martin only to be met with much derisive backlash by the media? Since that time, many other couples have discovered the emotional and financial advantages of an amicable divorce. While all divorces…