In California, financial investments are divided according to California’s laws governing community property. Any assets acquired during the course of a marriage in California are considered community or marital property and are divided equally upon divorce. Is my ex wife entitled to my investments? As a general rule of thumb, each spouse is often entitled … Read more

What is a Divorce Worksheet? This worksheet is intended to organize personal and financial information about you and your spouse to assist you in preparing for a divorce. It can be prepared before or after you have an initial meeting with a lawyer who is assisting you with your divorce. IS CASH considered an asset … Read more

The average age for people going through a divorce for the first time is 30 years old. According to a recent report, more than half, or 60%, of divorces involve spouses who are between the ages of 25 and 39. However, while 30 is the average age, the divorce rate for people over 50 has … Read more

Splitting Founder’s Stock in California Divorce In a divorce, your spouse will have a 50% claim in the value of the company or any stock options you hold (assuming that the business was started during marriage and all of the stock was vested). Is my wife entitled to my stocks? Marital Versus Separate Stock Options … Read more