Division of Assets and Debts

Family Law Blog · Division of Assets and Debts Asset and Debt Division in California: Community Property vs. Separate Property By Dan Sweeney•February 12, 2026 California’s Community Property System California is one of nine community property states in the United States. Under the community property system, most assets acquired and debts incurred during the marriage…

Family Law Blog · Division of Assets and Debts Disclosures and Fiduciary Duties in California Family Law By Dan Sweeney•February 6, 2026 What Are Fiduciary Duties? In California, spouses are considered to be in a confidential relationship and owe each other heightened legal obligations called fiduciary duties. Fiduciary duties include the obligation to act honestly,…