How courts divide the house, retirement accounts, businesses, debts, and everything you own.
California gifts in divorce: Gifts remain separate property under Family Code § 770 unless commingled. Learn engagement ring rules, spousal gift exceptions, and $2,640 reimbursement claims.
California divides marital property 50/50 under Family Code § 2550. Learn community vs. separate property rules, filing fees ($435), and asset division timelines.
California divorces split home equity 50/50 under Family Code § 2550. Filing fee: $435-$450. Learn buyout options, deferred sale orders, and separate property claims.
California requires 50/50 division of community vehicles under Fam. Code § 2550. Learn how courts value cars, divide auto loans, and handle car division in divorce.
California Family Code § 2605 lets courts assign sole or joint pet custody based on care factors. Learn how judges decide who keeps the dog, cat, or other pets in a CA divorce.
California divides joint bank accounts 50/50 as community property. Learn filing fees ($435-$450), ATROs, date of separation rules, and how to protect your assets.