John and Jane are a married couple who live together in a home in California. They acquired the property shortly after their wedding twenty years ago. Jane has a photography studio in a loft above the garage where she meets with clients weekly. John, an avid builder, has spent … [Read more...]
Did your spouse acquire a community property interest in your separate property house? (Moore-Marsden)
You inherited or received real estate as a gift before or during marriage, or bought a house before getting married. You used your salaries, bonuses, commissions, or other income earned during marriage to make improvements or pay the mortgage principal on the property. You don't … [Read more...]
How to determine the house value in divorce
You and your spouse or partner own a home together and want to know the house value for purposes of dividing or equalization your assets. How do you determine a house's value for purposes of legal separation, divorce or the dissolution of a domestic partnership? If you … [Read more...]
How to make a decision about selling your house in divorce
Selling your house in divorce is rarely easy. But making the decision to keep or sell may be easier, at least from a financial viewpoint, if you use these suggestions as a starting point for your decision-making process. 1. Know your real bottom line. Real estate agents may … [Read more...]