SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE NEEDS
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...
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...