How courts divide the house, retirement accounts, businesses, debts, and everything you own.
In California divorce, the engagement ring recipient typically keeps the ring as separate property. Learn about Civil Code § 1590, property division rules, and exceptions.
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.