In California, property acquired during marriage is generally considered community property. Community property is generally divided equally, so that each …

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Oftentimes I hear these exact words when consulting with family law clients. They have been to court and awarded by …

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Clearly the answer to that question depends on your situation. If you’re paying spousal support, the answer is “Not soon …

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This is an often confusing area of the law for many litigants. Part of the reason for this confusion is …

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In the case, Khera and Sameer, (2012) 206 Cal.App.4th 1464, we learn what evidence does not amount to a showing …

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Many family law practitioners when drafting premarital agreements advised against and stayed away from any attempt to limit, modify or …

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Imagine the following situation: After a long term marriage (more than ten [10] years), the parties enter into a Stipulation …

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Most everyone is familiar with a prenuptial agreement. However, most everyone is not familiar with the benefits of a prenuptial …

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If you are paying spousal support to your former spouse and your former spouse starts living with someone of the …

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Family law permits the court to impute income to a non-working or under-employed parent or spouse for the purpose of …

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