Dividing property is a major part of ending a marriage. In addition to acquiring assets, however, couples also obtain debt during their marriage. Mixing your business and personal debt can make a divorce even more complicated and should be addressed. Spouses may...
Property Division
Resolving property division when you can’t trust your ex
By the time two people are going through a divorce, there can be quite a bit of animosity and contention involved. In these difficult situations, it can also be all but impossible for parties to trust each other. This lack of trust can complicate matters because it...
A Virginia Man is Charged with Two Counts of Bigamy; Faces up to 10 Years in Prison
In Henrico County, Virginia, a man was arrested for two separate counts of bigamy for marrying two different women before finalizing his divorce from his first wife. According to the article, Frank Ernest Blake, Jr. was simply unaware the divorce from his first wife...
What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
California allows prospective spouses to contract their future relationship and marital property rights, including whether or not a community estate will be created during the marriage. A prenuptial agreement can be fairly basic, addressing only a few potential...
I used my own separate funds (i.e. money I earned and/or acquired prior to marriage) to purchase our home; can I get my money back in a divorce proceeding?
When a Community Property asset was initially purchased with the Separate Property of one spouse, the contributing spouse is deemed to have made a contribution to the acquisition of a Community Property asset. The contributing spouse may be entitled to a Reimbursement...