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California Community Property Law - Simple to Apply? Not Always! by Dana Schutz, MA, LMFT and Irving Zaroff, JD, LMFT
California is one of nine states to practice the theory of community property in a marriage. The idea is that a marriage is like a partnership. The partners, although they may have different roles, are equal contributors to the marital community.
Sailing Separate Property Through the Community Sea by Dana Schutz, MA, LMFT and Irving Zaroff, JD, LMFT
Much has been written about community property, a characteristic that causes an equal division between divorcing couples. But, just as important is the identification of property that is owned by one of the spouses which will not be divided in the divorce.

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Joint or sole custody may be awarded based on the best interests of the child and other factors that include 1) the preference of the child, 2) the desire and ability of each parent to allow an open and loving relationship between the child and the other parent, 3) the child's health, safety and welfare, the nature and contact with both parents and 4) the history of alcohol and drug use. Marital misconduct may be considered.

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