SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE NEEDS
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...
Social support, or alimony, is sometimes necessary when couples divorce. The courts can order one spouse to provide regular financial support to the other spouse as part of a divorce settlement. Spousal support can be temporary with a goal of facilitating the economic...
Digital work has changed how money is earned. From YouTube videos to NFTs and virtual real estate, monetized digital assets are becoming a major source of income. But when it comes to family support, questions arise about whether this income should be considered. ...
If you are going through a divorce, it’s very easy to slip out of your normal self-care routine. People may quit going to the gym or playing tennis at the club because they hate the pitying glances they perceive they get from other members who are aware of their...
The holiday season can be challenging for a lot of reasons -- but divorced or divorcing co-parents experience a whole new level of difficulty each year. Soon, co-parents all over California will be going through the motions of holiday co-parenting. If you’re feeling...
In many high-earning households, professional women often find themselves juggling demanding careers with the intricate responsibilities of managing a home. Despite having access to paid help such as nannies, housekeepers, and tutors, these women frequently bear the...
Divorced or separated parents generally have to share their parental rights and responsibilities. They are only with the children a portion of the time, and the children are with the other parent the rest of the time. Planning a vacation can be substantially more...
If you are navigating a recent change in your employment, health condition or residential location, you may be able to request the California family courts for an update in your existing child custody order. However, before you pursue this change, it is important to...
Divorce is already complicated, but when significant wealth, business interests or investments are involved, the process can stretch on for months or even years. Community property laws apply in California, which means in most divorces, assets acquired during marriage...