SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE NEEDS
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...
Raising children when you aren’t involved with the other parent isn’t always easy. These cases are typically governed by a parenting plan that outlines how various situations will be handled. One of the situations that might be covered is what happens if the parent...
Gray divorce refers to people who get divorced at a relatively older age, sometimes defined as being over 50 years old. We recently discussed some of the reasons for gray divorce, which include shifting cultural norms and the fact that people often become...
One important advantage of having a prenuptial agreement is that it can help a divorce proceed more smoothly than it likely would if some basic financial matters hadn’t already been agreed to. If that divorce you may have thought would never actually occur is...
Divorce brings many financial questions, especially about dividing assets like a 401(k). Understanding how these retirement accounts get split can help you plan. Understanding 401(k) division During a marriage, any contributions made to a 401(k) usually count as...
When parents separate or divorce, child custody is one of the most important issues to resolve. In California, family courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child, as outlined in state law. This legal standard helps ensure the child’s health,...
Child custody rights must be determined during a divorce. Often, this means officially acknowledging that both parents will have joint custody rights, so they share responsibilities and need to create a schedule to govern their post-divorce lives. Many couples focus...
Social media is a place where people can connect with their friends, family members and others who share similar interests. Some people share most of their life events on these platforms, but others keep things a bit more private. There are times in a person’s life...