Under California’s Community Property model, divorcing spouses each own half of their real property and half of their debts equally. Separate property—property that was acquired by one spouse before the marriage and was never commingled into the marriage—is an exception, but, for the most part, California couples can expect to split the total value of […]
Due to the rise in home values, when it comes time to sell their properties, some divorcing couples may face hefty tax consequences and want to roll their capital gains from one property into another. Some of these consequences are preventable with a little strategic planning; others may not fit within the IRS Code parameters […]
(A guest post from the Ilumni Institute) If you’re wondering how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted—and could still impact—the U.S. housing market and your clients who have to make decisions about real estate in this climate, here’s what you need to know: Surge in Oil Impacts Housing: Because Russia is a major producer […]
(A guest post from the Ilumni Institute) There’s a growing trend in real estate called iBuying, and divorcing homeowners have become prime targets. If you haven’t already heard of it, you will soon enough! This post will provide you with the insights you’ll need to weigh the pros and cons of letting your client sell […]
As a California divorce attorney, you know a lot is going on in your clients’ lives as they move through the process of divorce. In addition to the normal stressors of modern life, they’re facing the pressures of losing partners who promised to stay with them through thick and thin and potentially losing the home […]
