Monthly Archives: October 2014

Out of State Divorce For Same Sex Couples Married in California
Out of state divorce for same sex couples married in California. Though the right to marry for same-sex couples is quickly expanding throughout the country, there are still a significant number of states that refuse to recognize same-sex marriages. In order to legally marry, many same-sex couples travel to states like California for their… Read More »

Separate Property vs Community Property in a Divorce?
Prior to marriage, each party’s property is known as “separate property.” This means that you–and only you–own this property, and it should remain yours following a divorce. Any property that you and your spouse accrue during marriage is known as “community property” in California. However, in many instances, the line between separate and community… Read More »

Celebrity DUI Arrest – Olympic Athlete Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps Suspended from Swimming for Six Months Celebrity DUI arrest. 29 year-old Michael Phelps is an American competitive swimmer and the most decorated Olympic Athlete of all time. Though he retired after the 2012 summer games, Phelps announced his intentions to return to swimming earlier this year in order to compete at the… Read More »

California laws regarding DUI and drivers under the age of 21
California laws regarding dui and drivers under the age of 21. In late September of 2014, officers placed a 16 year-old under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and several other offenses. The teen allegedly stole a vehicle from a family member around 4:00 in the morning in South… Read More »

Division of Property Between Married Couples – Change of Ownership
California has a number of rules for the division of property between married couples. Many people spend a significant portion of their adult lives married. These years often include the beginning of a career and the acquisition of significant property, such as a family home. For married couples, California has a number of legal… Read More »