Latest Family Law Briefs
- By Dan R. Gold, Esq.
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- 05 Aug, 2020
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The California Appellate Courts continue to work during the COVID-19 Pandemic and provide insight on issues affecting family law.
THIS JUST IN:
Depreciation for equipment
and other assets used by a business and IRC section 179 expenses may not be
treated as statutory deductions in calculating income available for child
support. There is no presumption of correctness to a business owner's individual
and corporate tax returns.
When spouses use c/p to acquire property in joint tenancy on or after 1/1/75 the property is preemptively c/p under Fam. Code § 760 in a dispute between the couple and a bankruptcy trustee. Fam. Code §2581 is a stronger presumption than Fam. Code §760 and cannot be rebutted by tracing. Community property presumption explained.

Divorce brings significant changes to your financial situation, and understanding the tax implications is crucial to avoid unexpected liabilities and maximize your financial health. From filing status to the division of assets, knowing how divorce impacts your taxes can help you plan effectively for your post-divorce life.

Grandparents can seek custody or visitation in California, but the process is not straightforward. Courts prioritize the child’s best interests while balancing parental rights, so proving that grandparents’ involvement is necessary requires careful legal navigation. For personalized advice and assistance with grandparents’ rights, contact me for expert guidance.

It is striking how far things have some since I was sworn in as an attorney in 1993. I remember the “dawn” of domestic partnerships in California and its evolution to becoming something akin to marriage “lite”; when many other states, and the Federal government did not choose to give legal recognition to same sex relationships.How far things have come since those early days.