Under California Family Code Section 2337, a party may obtain what is called a “Status Only Judgment,” which is a judgment that terminates the marriage only, leaving all other issues (division of property, support, custody) to be decided at a later time. The most common reason that a party seeks a status only judgment is […]

Many people give their spouse a Durable Power of Attorney to handle their financial affairs. In the divorce context, Durable Powers of Attorney are loaded guns. An estranged spouse can use a Durable Power of Attorney to transfer their spouse’s assets to them, take out loans in the name of their spouse, and engage in […]

When it comes to finances, California law treats spouses just like business partners.  In fact, provisions of the California Corporations Code addressing the duties between business partners are incorporated right into the California Family Code.  For example, Family Code 721(b), states that marriage is a “[confidential and fiduciary relationship] subject to the same rights and […]