California is a Community Property state. That means that certain assets are divided in divorce – even if they are only in the name of one Party. Figuring out what is yours and what is theirs can be quite complicated. The Law Office of Stephanie White provides knowledgeable and assertive representation in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties to ensure you receive the property that is yours by law.
Our Experienced Property Division Lawyers Are Ready to Help You in Los Angeles County and Ventura County
Dividing property in a divorce can trigger powerful emotions. Dividing property incorrectly can cost you tens of thousands (even hundreds of thousands) of dollars in assets.
As a general outline, Community Property means:
- Any work earnings during marriage are community property.
- Anything purchased during marriage is presumed to be community property (no matter how it is titled).
- Assets inherited during marriage belong to the heir that inherited.
There are exceptions to each general statement, and those exceptions can dramatically affect your rights to property.
When you face a divorce in Simi Valley, Ventura County or Los Angeles County, you risk losing some or all of these assets. You could also get stuck with some or all of the debts from your marriage.
We fight to ensure you keep all of your property and take on only your portion of debts in accordance with California law.
California Is a No-Fault Divorce State
Issues like money troubles and infidelity often lead to divorce. They bring their own pain, anger, and blame. Those emotions are not involved in any court decisions for divorce.
California is a no-fault state which means the court will not determine anyone to be at fault for any reason, and the court will not award more or less to any party because they were more or less at fault.
In California you do not assert a reason for the divorce. A no-fault divorce allows you to dissolve your marriage for any reason or no reason. If you want to be divorced, you can – whether the other side wants a divorce or not
