SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE NEEDS
Where to live is one of the first decisions spouses make after having the initial divorce conversation. A few options exist. When possible, spouses can both remain in the family home, operating from different parts of the house. Other options include renting a...
If your spouse has always handled the bank accounts, paid the bills, managed investments and filed the taxes, you may enter a divorce without knowing exactly what your family owns or owes. That lack of access can make it difficult to assess your financial position...
In a city like Los Angeles where everyone wants to be seen, the most visible individuals often need to remain unseen during their most vulnerable moments. This can include when they end their marriages. A high-profile California divorce does not need a famous lawyer...
Your marriage is on the rocks, and maybe you suspect your spouse of having an affair or hiding assets. You’re thinking about trying to gather some proof that might be useful in your divorce. Be careful before you start to dig around. If you spot your spouse’s phone...
Divorce is always stressful, but there are certain aspects of the process that many people find worse than others. The public exposure of your private struggles can be humiliating, and the amount of time you have to spend waiting for hearing dates can be frustrating....
Most family law cases follow a predictable path: file the petition, exchange disclosures, negotiate terms, finalize the order. Statutes and court forms handle the routine work well, but not every case is routine. Hidden assets, high-conflict custody disputes and...
Filing for divorce is already an overwhelming process, but when your spouse completely ignores the served papers, it adds another layer of stress to the situation. Then one might wonder if their spouse could hold them stuck in a marriage forever by refusing to...
Professionals often fund 401(k) accounts, especially if their employers offer matching contributions. People often spend years setting funds aside for retirement. Those funds are an important supplement to Social Security retirement benefits and other resources that...
Parents can receive child custody after a divorce. Child custody determines which parent has legal and physical rights to their child. In many child custody cases, both parents share custody of their child. However, there may be times when a child custody arrangement...
Homes are among the most valuable assets the average person owns. Naturally, they tend to become a big topic when couples divorce. One or both parties may decide that they want to keep the property. But is that always wise to make keeping the house a goal? Maybe not....
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...