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Category: Property Division

Understanding the Fiduciary Duty of Husband and Wife in California: Navigating Legal Responsibilities and Consequences of Breach

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Henry_Lewis

Understanding Fiduciary Duties in Marriage When it comes to marriage, the state of California not only recognizes the emotional and social union but also imposes certain legal and fiduciary responsibilities

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Transmutations in Dissolution Actions: Navigating Complexities in California

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Henry_Lewis

Dissolution actions (divorces) are emotionally and legally complex processes that mark the end of a marriage. For couples in California, navigating the intricacies of property division can be particularly challenging

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What are Watts Charges?

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Henry_Lewis

  Watts charges or Watts Credits refer to a holding from the case of Marriage of Watts.   That case holds that a party may be charged with reimbursing the community

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Credits, Property Division, Reimbursements, Spousal Support Epstein, Oakland, Property division, Watts 2 Comments

Dividing Stock Options or Restricted Stock Units in Divorce

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Henry_Lewis

  Dividing Stock Options or Restricted Stock Units  In California, stock options or Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that are granted to a spouse during a marriage are community property. They

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What Are Epstein Credits?

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Henry_Lewis

  “Epstein credits” refer to a holding from the case of Marriage of Epstein. That case holds that with some important exceptions, courts must order reimbursement to one spouse if

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When is a Business not a Business?

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Henry_Lewis

  In re Marriage of McTiernan & Dubrow I came into a case where one of the big issues was the value of a business. The parties had been arguing

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