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Since 1996 Divorce Magazine has been the Internet's leading website on divorce and separation. We provide advice about divorce law, divorce lawyers, family law, custody, support and other divorce related issues along with a directory of divorce professionals.

 

Asset and Property Issues

What is the Difference between Marital and Non-Marital Property?

After you’ve listed all your assets and liabilities, the courts look at whether your property is marital or non-marital. Marital property is subject to being divided by the court (or by the parties in a marital settlement agreement); non-marital is not. Here’s a basic primer on how to tell whether property is marital or non-marital.

When should we separate our joint bank and credit-card accounts?

My husband and I have decided to divorce after 20 years of marriage, and I’m wondering about our joint finances. When should we separate our joint bank and credit-card accounts? Should I apply for my own credit card? And if one of us were to run up large balances on the joint credit cards, would both of us be responsible for paying them?

How is marital property divided in California?

Learn what it means for California to be a “community property” state, and how your status as a fiduciary of your spouse requires you to responsibly manage your community property.

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