California is one of nine states that observes community property, according to California Courts. Community property is any asset or debt acquired throughout the marriage. Conversely, separate property is anything owned prior to the marriage or that one spouse...
Divorce
How does collaborative law work?
Divorcing couples in California like you have a few options for how to tackle your split. Though some choose to go for litigation, this is not the only method. Today, we will take a look at collaborative law and how it works. The success of collaborative law depends...
Steps to dividing a business asset
During the divorce, dividing business assets can make the entire process trickier. The equitable distribution is the process in which the liabilities and assets get distributed among couples. The court will classify all the assets into separate, marital, and then...
Should I hold on to the marital home?
When it comes to deciding the fate of a marital home in a divorce, many spouses want to hold on to it and will put up a fight to keep it. Since some spouses possess a strong sentimental attachment to a marital home, contesting for ownership is understandable. Also,...
How does mediation work?
When people in California and elsewhere are preparing to get divorced, many assume that going to court is their only option. While litigation used to be the default, you may be encouraged to learn that you do not necessarily have to air your marital disputes before a...
What counts as a valid marriage for citizenship applications?
If you are married to a U.S. citizen, it may fast-track your citizenship process. People who are married to American citizens may receive their citizenship as early as three years instead of five. Americans often develop relationships overseas or while at home that do...
Protecting one’s business during a divorce
For the average person, getting a divorce can place a lot of strain on their emotional well-being and their finances. However, this is especially true for some people, such as those who run a business. Business owners often have a lot on their plate in terms of day to...
The collaborative advantage
There are various benefits for taking your case in front of a California court. For example, you would have a thorough process, and each party could have its own legal representation. However, you may find that the process is sometimes not the most efficient or...
3 ways stay-at-home moms plan for divorce
Stay-at-home moms play an important role in society. While their husbands enter the workforce and provide financial support, these mothers remain at home to raise good kids. Of course, this arrangement often creates a power imbalance that can make divorce even more...
Spousal support in the context of domestic violence
As a victim of domestic violence in California, having to pay spousal support to your one-time abuser after your divorce would add insult to injury. However, we at Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group assure you that the court will likely not require that of you....

