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Dividing property in a California divorce starts with knowing what belongs to the marital estate.

This video explains what counts as community property and debt, when property owned before marriage stays separate, and how gifts and inheritances are treated.

You will also learn how commingling can turn separate property into community property and why bonuses earned during the marriage are shared even if paid later.

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Starting a divorce in California comes with rules many people do not expect, from a six-month state residency requirement to a mandatory six-month waiting period.

This video covers no-fault grounds, where to file, the paperwork the court requires, and the difference between contested and uncontested cases.

You will also learn what to do if you were just served and how automatic restraining orders affect your assets, insurance, and children.

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Child custody comes into play in both divorce cases and paternity cases, but the path looks different for each.

In a paternity case, a father's rights aren't automatic — paternity has to be established first, either by agreement or a DNA test.

Once paternity is established, a father has equal standing to petition the court on custody matters.

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Certain circumstances can significantly change how a California court approaches child custody.

Findings of domestic violence, suspected substance abuse, or a high-conflict case involving accusations between parents can all shift how custody and visitation are ordered - sometimes calling for supervised visits, emergency hearings, or professional evaluations.

Courts focus less on a diagnosis like mental illness and more on the behavior it produces, and while a child's preference is considered, it's the reasoning behind that preference the court weighs most.

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California is a community property state, which means any assets or debt built up between the date of marriage and the date of separation generally belong to both spouses equally.

Separate property — anything owned before marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance and kept separate — stays with the original owner.

The court has authority to classify property, value it, and even order its sale, and the date of separation can significantly change how assets are divided.

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Child custody in California covers two different things: legal custody, which is decision-making authority, and physical custody, which is where the child lives.

Custody can be joint or sole, and California courts generally favor joint custody so both parents stay involved in raising their children.

When judges do have to decide, the deciding factor is always the best interest of the child: their safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing.

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Not all debt in a California divorce is split the same way, and knowing the difference can protect what you've worked for.

Community debt, separate debt that later benefits the marriage, and claims of financial waste each follow their own rules under California law.

If you suspect your spouse is hiding assets, California's strict disclosure requirements mean there are real consequences for concealment.

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