During a divorce, each spouse gets to keep their separate property and the two divide the community property. The division becomes complicated, however, if the separate property has been commingled with community property. Commingling occurs when the two categories of properties are so mixed up that no one can distinguish them. Examples of Property Commingling Property commingling can occur in various ways; here are some classic examples: Capital Expenditures Property commingling occurs if you invest both separate and community resources in a business.

In the process of business litigation, it's not uncommon for one side to become convinced the other side is hiding something. Fortunately, America's legal system takes this possibility into account. Here, take a look at the tools available to a business litigation lawyer for getting to the bottom of things. Notices One of the first tools an attorney uses when there are concerns about information or items being hidden during litigation is to send a notice to the other party.