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The Unique Issues Digital Assets Present In Divorce

By Hepner & Pagan, LLP |

California is a community property state. Under the property division laws of the state, any property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be owned by both parties equally. During a divorce, the community property then must be divided. Most people think of the physical property they must divide, such as the family home,… Read More »

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How To Uncover Hidden Assets During Divorce

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Even in the most amicable of situations, divorce is always an extremely difficult thing to go through. If you believe your spouse is hiding assets, the process is going to be even more challenging. Suspecting your spouse is hiding assets is hard enough, but finding them can be even harder. Below, our Santa Clara… Read More »

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Three Reasons To Hire A Forensic Accountant During Divorce

By Hepner & Pagan, LLP |

If you are thinking about filing for divorce, there are many different aspects to consider. Although some of these, such as child custody issues are obvious, there are others you may not immediately think about. One of these is whether or not to hire a forensic accountant. A forensic accountant essentially acts as a… Read More »

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What Happens To The Family Business During Divorce?

By Hepner & Pagan, LLP |

Regardless of whether you started your business before you were married or afterwards, you likely were not thinking of divorce at the time. Now, if you are considering ending your marriage or have already started the process, you may not be thinking about how divorce will affect it. Truthfully, your business is probably one… Read More »

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How To Divide A Vacation Home During Divorce

By Hepner & Pagan, LLP |

The property division process in divorce is often a complicated one, particularly when assets with high values are involved. One of the most complex shared assets to divide during divorce is the marital vacation home. If you and your spouse share a vacation home together, it may be divided in the same manner as… Read More »

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Ways People Hide Assets During Divorce

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Many disputes may arise during the divorce process but some of the most heated involve asset division. The shared philosophy of “what is mine is yours” that prevailed during the marriage tends to fall away and spouses can find themselves suddenly fighting aggressively over certain assets. In some instances, spouses may even become so… Read More »

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How Property Disputes May Arise Even After A California Divorce Becomes Final

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The division of property in a California divorce is often achieved through a marital settlement agreement (MSA) between the parties. Once a judge incorporates an MSA into a final judgment, it becomes a legally binding contract between the parties. This means if there is later a disagreement as to whether one side is upholding… Read More »

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In A Divorce, Can I Seek Reimbursement For My Spouse’s Spending On Their Hobby?

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In a California divorce case, one spouse can run into problems if they use marital funds to pay for purely personal expenses and debts. The other spouse can argue this was an intentional waste or “dissipation” of community property. If the judge agrees, that can affect the final division of community property against the… Read More »

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