Carefully planning and establishing the date of separation is an important step in a divorce in Carlsbad. The date of separation occurs when one of the spouses provides “notification” to the other spouse that they intend to end the marriage, and that spouse takes consistent action after that date to bring the marriage to conclusion. Why is careful planning regarding…
Date Of Separation
Why Does the Date of Separation Matter in a Carlsbad Divorce?
Why does the Date Of Separation or DOS matter in a Carlsbad divorce? California divorce law uses the date of separation as an important “line” when dividing community property. The central asset and debt issues in a divorce are: When did the parties become a “community” When did the parties cease to be a “community” and become separate parties in…
What Establishes the Date of Separation
Why is the date of separation important in a Carlsbad divorce and what actually establishes the date of separation in your divorce? California enacted a new updated law a few years ago to clarify what actually establishes the date of separation in a divorce. Prior to that date, California law in essence required the parties to physically move apart from…
What Happens to Joint Accounts During a Divorce
What happens to joint accounts during a divorce in North County San Diego? What do you need to know about handling community funds and your separate money during a divorce? Under California law, all of your income and any monies, investments or assets you’ve accumulated or accessed while married are almost always community property. There are exceptions for specifically identified…
You are the Most Important Part of Your Divorce Case
It might surprise you to learn that you are the most important part of your divorce case. You know your former spouse much better than your attorney ever will. You know a lot more about all bank and investment accounts and liabilities and have access to important financial statements and information. You actually hold the keys to keeping the costs…
New California Law Regarding Date of Separation Impacting Divorces
A new law passed last year by the California legislature regarding the date of separation in a California divorce took effect January 1. It has already had impact here in Carlsbad and around the state. The date of separation is an important component that is used in many facets of a North County or Carlsbad divorce, including: The division of…