High-Asset Divorce in Orange County

When you have multiple homes, investments and decades of retirement savings, ending your marriage brings financial decisions that can shape your life for years. Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP, guides you through a high-asset divorce in Orange County, from tracing assets to negotiating spousal and child support.

Dividing The Assets You Built

California courts generally divide community property equally, even when only one spouse holds title. Our attorneys trace and value the following holdings:

• Primary, vacation and rental homes
• Brokerage accounts, stock options and business interests
• 401(k) plans, pensions and individual retirement accounts (IRAs)

Courts usually value community assets near trial, so market changes affect the dollar amount of each spouse’s share. For retirement plans, that share typically moves through a qualified domestic relations order, and direct payments to the receiving spouse under that order avoid the 10% early withdrawal tax.

Supporting The Lifestyle Your Family Relies On

Judges decide custody based on your children’s best interests. California’s statewide child support formula accounts for parenting time and both parents’ incomes.

For spousal support after the divorce is final, the court considers the marital standard of living and each spouse’s earning capacity. We gather records of household spending and private school tuition to document how your family lived.

Reviewing The Agreements You Signed

A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement often sets the rules for dividing property, which makes its validity a central question. The court asks whether you both signed freely and looks at the financial details you shared and any right to more information you gave up in writing.

Talk With Our Attorneys About Your Divorce

We bring discretion and preparation to each high-asset divorce in Orange County. Whether you live in Newport Beach, Irvine or Laguna Beach, call us at 310-750-9510 to schedule a confidential consultation.