This is the second in a series of blogs in which I will address both common and unique issues parties can face when dividing the
In 2015, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in Marriage of Davis which stated that for the purpose of determining when a couple is
Dividing Real Property in divorce can be one of the most contested and litigated issues. The acquisition of property (down payment and reduction of mortgage
I recently attended a family law conference where a panel of eight family court judges answered questions presented on various issues, including a number of
California Evidence Code Section 1119(b) prohibits the discovery of writings prepared for or during private mediation. However, a recent appellate case holds that this confidentiality
When making division of community assets and debts, including reimbursements for the payments of community obligations, determining which party has the burden of proof, is
A marriage may be declared null and void under certain circumstances, including a bigamous marriage (one party was married at the time of a subsequent
The family code requires full disclosure of all marital assets and failure to make such disclosure may subject a party to severe sanctions. What happens
The valuation of a community business in Dissolution cases raises a number of issues, including what date should be used in valuing the business. Let’s
If you believe the Court made a reversible error in your Family Law Judgment or Order, you may appeal the Order. For example, you may
