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Divorce and Fraudulent Concealment: Understanding Fiduciary Duties & Penalties
Divorce and Bankruptcy: Key Insights on Property Division and Debt
Divorce is a leading cause of bankruptcy. The financial costs of establishing separate households and dividing property and paying spousal support and child support often create difficulties in paying for consumer debts incurred during the marriage. Divorcing spouses who are facing financial difficulties may need to consider the possibility of bankruptcy, either during or after the divorce process has been completed.
Modifying Adult Child Support
Explore the complexities of adult child support in divorce cases, including how marital settlement agreements (MSAs) can address college and other expenses. Learn about the importance of specifying modifiability in MSAs, as highlighted by the California Court of Appeal in Drescher v. Gross. This blog breaks down legal considerations, financial implications, and the impact of unforeseen changes, offering valuable insights for parents navigating post-divorce obligations.
Severability of Provisions in Prenuptial Agreements
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the invalidity of a spousal support waiver does not necessarily make the remaining provisions of a prenuptial agreement ineffective. Rather, the trial court must consider whether the remaining provisions may properly be severed and enforced.
Sanctions for Non-Disclosure of Spouse’s Separate Property
The California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District has held that the more stringent sanctions remedy set forth in Family Code section 1101 applies to a spouse’s non-disclosure of community property, but not separate property.
New Court Decision on Separate Property Issues
The Court of Appeal made several rulings in a recent case that clarified the law on the tracing of separate property to a community asset and on reimbursement and credits for a spouse’s exclusive use of the marital residence while the divorce case was pending.
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