SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE NEEDS
When spousal support becomes part of a high-asset divorce, gathering the right information early can help you understand your position and prepare for what comes next. High-net-worth individuals often have multiple income sources, valuable assets and complex financial...
You’ve probably seen it in countless old movies and TV shows – someone hiring a private investigator (PI) to follow their spouse so they can take pictures of them as they meet up with another man or woman for an affair or engage in some other activity that will give...
Marriage is one of life's biggest commitments. Along with joining two lives, it often involves combining finances, property and long-term plans. While many couples focus on the wedding itself, some put off important legal discussions. When it comes to premarital...
Many California couples put a prenuptial agreement in place before they get married to detail things like which assets they would each keep if the marriage ended in divorce. This can be important in a community property state like ours. They might also address things...
When a marriage ends under the shadow of abuse, you might wonder whether the courts will take what happened behind closed doors into account. The short answer is yes. Judges often look beyond the surface of the separation, and a history of domestic violence can affect...
Spouses in high-profile careers and with extensive marital estates may worry about what happens during a divorce. They do not want the fallout from changes in their personal life to damage their professional prospects or to make a list of their assets and debts public...
When you go through a high-asset California divorce, courts rarely use just the number on your W-2 to calculate your spousal support. If you earn money from multiple sources, courts look far beyond your base salary. In high-stakes divorces, income is a moving target....
If you are getting divorced, there are many potential reasons why you would want to keep the house. Perhaps you have children, and you want them to have a stable living situation. Maybe you understand how competitive the modern housing market is, so a home is a major...
When a marriage ends, spouses divide their property and their parental responsibilities. Many divorces in California that involve minor children end with both spouses living relatively close to one another to simplify regular custody exchanges. However, new...
It’s clear now that the marriage between you and your spouse just isn’t going to work out. The divorce process has begun and there are various aspects to sort out. Among the most important factors is distributing property. The family court will decide how to divide...
Prenuptial agreements are essentially marital contracts detailing some of the terms of a potential divorce. With divorce rates remaining consistently high for decades, planning for the statistical possibility of a divorce is a smart move, even in cases where people...
Divorce is challenging for all couples, and for those with minor children, it can get even more complex. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are struggling with custody issues, one possible option is bird-nest custody This is an out-of-the-box custody arrangement...
Receiving an inheritance from the passing of a loved one can bring complex issues to the family. If you want to maintain its status as your separate property, understand that you must take certain legal steps. Drafting a postnuptial agreement A postnuptial agreement...
Divorce is rarely simple, but when substantial wealth is involved, the process can become especially complex. High-asset divorces often include businesses, investment portfolios, multiple properties, retirement accounts and valuable personal property. Because the...
Divorce can reshape your finances, parenting plan and daily life. The way you resolve it may affect how quickly and smoothly you move forward. In California, settling out of court through mediation or negotiation can offer practical advantages over litigation....