San Mateo California Family Law Blog
Know these categories to inform your property division strategy
California outlines how the classification of assets has an impact on the division of property during a divorce. Property may include your house, autos, personal property, bank and retirement accounts, life insurance policies, stocks and business assets. Community...
Asset valuation in a time of financial fluctuation
Splitting up the marital estate is one of the hardest parts of divorce. It’s not just emotionally challenging; it’s often a complicated balancing act of numerous variables. But those aren’t cold, impersonal variables. They all have a real, immediate effect on your...
What happens if I fall behind on my alimony payments?
If you have fallen behind on your spousal support in California, you can face legal and financial consequences. State law creates space for recourse in most situations, but you will want to act quickly to avoid further complications. Understanding the laws surrounding...
Protecting your assets during a divorce in California
There are many married couples that choose to keep most, if not all, of their finances separate. While each person in this arrangement may feel a sense of independence if they should decide to go their separate ways later on, keeping separate accounts does not...
Preparing yourself for a gray divorce
If you are considering a "gray divorce" in California, you will need to be prepared. For context, a "gray divorce" is a marital split after the age of 50 when a couple is beginning to plan for retirement. Since many of the decisions that you make will impact the rest...
What issues should I think about before filing for divorce?
For some people, there are no doubts that moving forward with a divorce is necessary. However, others have a lot of uncertainty about their decision to get a divorce and are unsure if this is the right move. Whether someone worries about the financial repercussions of...
2 things you should consider before dating during your divorce
It may seem strange to seek companionship in the midst of a serious breakup. In fact, it is rather common. A large proportion of people start dating while separated or during their legal divorce proceedings. Of course, dating often presents a unique set of challenges...
Is it a rough patch or is your marriage over?
Relationships naturally have their ups and downs, but perhaps yours has hit a period where you wonder if things are over. In some cases, the issue may just be a rough patch that will take a little more work than usual to get past. If it is more than that, you may see...
Billionaire accused of hiding assets in SD trusts prior to filing for divorce
Do you and your spouse have your assets in trust? Do you know how those assets will be divided should you two divorce? A recent divorce case involving a multi-billion dollar estate reveals how one state's laws regarding trusts allow for a vastly imbalanced division....
4 ways to invalidate your prenuptial agreement before you divorce
Signing a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle is a good idea for many reasons. Still, what made sense at the beginning of your marriage may seem grossly inappropriate in the lead-up to a divorce. If you are facing a potential divorce, you may want to...
