SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE NEEDS
Prenuptial agreements are effectively marriage contracts setting specific terms for a couple's relationship. Such agreements are often of immense value if a couple decides to divorce. All of the uncertainty and contention typically found in a divorce will be a...
People often think of very dramatic reasons for a divorce. They imagine extramarital affairs or people leading double lives. And it’s certainly true that divorces do happen for relational reasons or because of infidelity. But many divorce cases are much more mundane...
Although the division of assets takes the spotlight during a divorce, what happens with marital debt is equally important. This is the debt that a couple acquired during the duration of the marriage. When a couple goes separate ways, the marital debt must be divided...
Divorce cases sometimes follow unexpected and dramatic events. For example, a spouse returns home after work to find out that their partner is having an affair. It’s very clear why the marriage is ending. But this is certainly not the norm. In many divorce cases, the...
When a marriage comes to an end through a divorce, the court will have a couple of decisions to make. One of these is whether to award alimony or spousal support to one party. Alimony is not granted in every California divorce case. For instance, the court may not...
Many parents strongly hold the belief that a divorce will greatly hurt their children’s upbringing. In their minds, a divorce could cause their children to develop communication issues, score poorly in school and even develop mental illnesses. These fears come from a...
When you share children, even if you try to divorce quickly, the process will typically take at least six months, sometimes longer. Finalizing your divorce and putting a custody order in place will add crucial structure to your relationship with the other parent of...
Divorce often comes with significant financial setbacks. You lose property and home equity, as well as retirement savings when you split your assets with your spouse. You will also likely find that your standard of living may shift slightly because it costs more to...
Many California couples remain together for decades if not their entire lives without ever feeling the need to get married. If your lives are intertwined financially, however, it’s crucial to protect your financial interests. Community property laws don’t apply to...
Make no mistake about it; divorce under any circumstance is tough. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex have agreed to dissolve your marriage amicably, the emotional and financial toll that comes with divorce makes it one of the most difficult life experiences you can...