Your first tax period after a divorce can be confusing. You cannot reference your previous tax return statement since your filing status (and likely your combined income level) has changed. A divorce will change your filing status depending on when … Continued

Not everyone can file for divorce in California. To get a divorce in the state, you must first meet the residency requirements. These requirements are strict, and they mandate that you or your spouse must have lived in California for … Continued

An invalid marriage is one that the state will not or may not recognize as a legal union. California considers certain unions void and others voidable, which can change property ownership situations and financial/future planning for individuals and couples. If … Continued

During divorce proceedings, former spouses must determine how they will divide assets, which often includes the family home. In most cases, spouses either sell the home and split the proceeds or one spouse may buy out the other and retain … Continued