SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE NEEDS
Divorces involving beachfront property in Southern California can inspire unique challenges that extend beyond the emotional strain of separation. Coastal real estate is often among the most valuable assets a couple owns, and determining how to divide it fairly can be...
When a marriage ends, one spouse may face financial challenges adjusting to life after divorce. In such cases, alimony can help balance the financial impact between both parties. Understanding the different forms of alimony is important, as each type serves a unique...
You have decided that you would like to use a prenuptial agreement. You think that it will make an eventual divorce easier, and you also want to protect assets that you own. However, your significant other does not agree. They tell you that they do not want to use a...
Some people think of prenuptial agreements as financial arrangements between wealthy individuals who are going to get married. The truth is that these agreements are actually suitable for anyone who’s going to say “I do.” A prenuptial agreement is a chance for both...
In California, divorcing parents must create a written parenting plan for their minor children. This legal document outlines the parents’ time-sharing arrangements and decision-making authority, with a shared goal of providing a stable environment for their children...
How people build wealth has changed. Influencing and digital income streams have created new challenges when relationships end. If you or your partner earned money through platforms like YouTube, Instagram or TikTok, dividing those assets during a separation can...
Research consistently shows that women are more likely than men to initiate divorce. While many factors contribute to this trend, women often feel a greater sense of dissatisfaction in their marriages than their partners. For high-earning women, this can be especially...
Divorce can bring significant changes to many aspects of life, and finances are one of the areas most affected. Adjusting to a new financial situation can be challenging, but knowing what to expect can make the process easier. Here are some of the key financial...
Sometimes, parents establish their own custody arrangements. They agree on what is necessary given the parents' schedules and the needs of the children. Other times, it can be very difficult for separated parents to work together to settle custody matters. They may...
Alimony or spousal support exists to help ensure fair divorce outcomes. People frequently make personal financial sacrifices during marriage that may leave them struggling to support themselves after a divorce. A parent who stayed home to raise children or a spouse...
Spouses sometimes opt to start a business together as a way to support the family. This often takes considerable work and effort from both parties, and it likely will be a major source of pride. But most people don’t stop to consider what will happen to that business...
Contracts between spouses can be mutually beneficial. Many people start their marriages with prenuptial agreements already in place. They establish clear expectations for the marriage and also outline terms for possible divorce proceedings. Marital contracts have...
Dividing property can be extremely complicated when divorcing. It is one of the areas where conflicts can soon occur if both parties do not enter with realistic and reasonable attitudes. One thing you need to keep an open mind to is the fact that your spouse might not...
Los Angeles is a place where careers are built on creativity, image and innovation. With so much wealth tied to personal brands and original work, intellectual property (IP) often plays a central role in high-asset divorces. Whether it is a film script, a fitness app,...
Spousal support, also known as alimony in other states, helps even the financial playing field after divorce. Lower-earning spouses can ask for spousal support to help them pay their bills after they divorce. The courts look at factors including the length of the...