Divorce gets complicated the more assets you have and even more so when you or your spouse bought or created art during your life together. Knowing what to expect in the evaluation process may help smooth the divorce process on your end. It all comes down to knowing...

Going through a divorce poses enough hurdles without having to worry about whether or not your soon-to-be ex-spouse made attempts at cheating you out of your share of assets. Unfortunately, hiding assets is a common tactic among many divorcing couples. To protect your...

A California divorce can become contentious when sorting and separating significant assets. This is especially true if your marriage lasted several years or decades. You can potentially sort the following types of property into the categories of yours, mine and ours:...

Becoming a successful artist is the dream of many people. However, if you have achieved some measure of success, then you know that with the triumphs come certain tribulations. Nowhere is that more apparent than where the law intersects with your art. Furthermore,...

When going through divorce, you already have more than enough on your plate. This can create distractions that your spouse may take advantage of, though. In particular, a spouse might rely on the distracting stress of divorce to attempt hiding assets. This is a major...

Property division becomes a crucial part of the California divorce process as each spouse is legally entitled to their fair share. However, before getting caught up in who gets the house and the 401(k), you can benefit from considering the tax implications of your...

A formal valuation of a family business in California can simplify a complex divorce, especially if it has an LLC structure. According to the California Tax Service Center, a limited liability company combines partnership and corporate characteristics. This entity...

If you are currently going through a divorce, you may have to negotiate several factors, including child custody and alimony. Yet one of the most difficult may be that of property division, as you may have an emotional attachment to certain items. You can choose to...

You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse likely have considerable marital assets, including your home, cars, checking accounts and belongings. During your divorce, you should receive an equal share of these assets. You should not forget about retirement accounts, though. A...

If you are going into a divorce in California with a large amount of wealth and assets, you have a lot to lose through the property divisions the court will make. The best way to make sure both you and your spouse feel that things have been distributed fairly is to...