On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | May 14, 2020 | Property Division
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 Dakota laws regarding trusts allow for a vastly...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Mar 18, 2020 | Property Division
When California couples divorce, property division is often contentious. But what lengths do people go to if they want to keep their assets to themselves? Do you need to worry about the possibility of your spouse hiding assets from you? Hiding assets involves...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Oct 23, 2019 | Property Division
Family law in California is unique to the state, meaning that precedents or rules that apply elsewhere are not necessarily relevant during divorce. Some rules or procedures might be similar to those in other states, but one area in particular stands out. Unlike most...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Oct 9, 2019 | Property Division
There are many steps that go into planning a wedding, but thinking about divorce usually is not one of them. This could actually be a mistake. California couples may want to look ahead at more than just future jobs or children and, in particular, consider what...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jul 30, 2019 | Property Division
Staying in an unhappy marriage is a burden that no one in California should have to bear. However, couples over the age of 50 may not feel as if they have any other choice. Even for a person who is relatively well-off may worry about what finances will look like after...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jul 24, 2019 | Property Division
There are few things as satisfying as starting a business and then nurturing it into a successful, thriving entity. Realizing that a business could be in jeopardy during a divorce is not a thought that most California business owners would like to entertain, but like...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jul 24, 2019 | Property Division
Married couples spend years and even decades accumulating joint assets. From family homes to shared vehicles to living room furniture, the number of assets that are considered community property can be quite high. This can be overwhelming when going through the...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jul 10, 2019 | Property Division
Inheritances are often deeply personal, and most have significant amounts of both financial and emotional wealth. For these reasons, protecting an inheritance during marriage and divorce is essential. It is not uncommon for a California resident to file for divorce...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jul 10, 2019 | Property Division
Saving for retirement is a lifelong endeavor. Most people in California start out saving early in their careers with the goal of achieving a financially secure retirement. Unfortunately, no matter how well-considered a plan for retirement might be, it can be knocked...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jun 26, 2019 | Property Division
The shape of marriage is changing, and decades-old norms are now becoming less and less common. Some of these changes are driven by generational differences, many of which are credited to millennials. These young adults are increasingly choosing to maintain separate...
