SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE NEEDS
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....
When a couple decides to get divorced, they may simply decide to sell their home. They can then use the proceeds to pay off the mortgage and split any remaining money. This satisfies property division requirements. But in other cases, one person wants to keep the...
People who are engaged often focus heavily on planning the wedding, but that's not the only thing that they need to do. Thinking about getting a prenuptial agreement together is another step that should be taken before marriage. These agreements are designed to...
Social media has changed how people make money, with millions earning income by sharing their daily lives online. Your Instagram account, YouTube channel or TikTok page can be worth real money. In some cases, your social media presence might be worth more than your...
Going through a divorce can be difficult for many, particularly when there are minor children involved. Parents can prepare for child custody discussions by learning more about two key terms: joint custody and sole custody. Joint custody means parents work together...
Between 1990 and 2021, the divorce rate for those who are 65 years old or older went up dramatically. Some reports indicate that the divorce rate tripled for this demographic in just a few decades. They are not the only ones. In fact, older adults in general have a...
Married couples often establish joint long-term financial goals, and they do not necessarily change those goals simply because they decide to divorce. Frequently, high-asset couples have established philanthropic goals that they may still share despite the decision to...
If you receive stock options or equity as part of your compensation, you may wonder how a divorce affects these assets. In California, the way courts divide property can make even unexercised options part of the marital estate. Understanding how courts treat these...