Posts Tagged ‘California divorce’
How Does Community Property Work in a California Divorce?
An overview of California community property concepts, separate property, and why characterization questions arise in divorce.
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce vs. Litigation in California: What Is the Difference?
A California collaborative attorney explains how collaborative divorce differs from courtroom litigation, and what each process typically involves.
Read MoreCan You Keep Your Divorce Private in California?
A California attorney explains why court files are generally public and how out-of-court divorce processes protect family privacy.
Read MoreHow Long Does a Divorce Take in California? Understanding the Six-Month Waiting Period
If you search this question, you will find the same short answer everywhere: California has a six-month waiting period. That answer is accurate, and it is also incomplete. As a family law attorney, I spend a lot of time explaining what that number does and does not mean. What is the six-month waiting period? Under…
Read MoreDishonesty Concerns About Spousal Income in Your Divorce
Dishonesty Concerns About Spousal Income in Your Divorce by Michelle Daneshrad, CFL-S Completion Law Firm, Woodland Hills, California Many clients are concerned their spouse will lie about their income. How the concern is handled can have different consequences and costs. Here is an example from my own practice, with details changed to protect confidentiality. Read…
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