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When your parents passed away, they left you a significant inheritance. It may be worth millions of dollars. Even if you are still working and generating your own income, this money can give you a safety net. It may be part of your retirement plan. However, you and...
Deciding to end a marriage is often hard, but if domestic violence is involved, it can be overwhelming and possibly dangerous. Worried about triggering their husband or wife, many abuse victims wonder if it’s possible to file for divorce without their spouses knowing....
Dividing retirement accounts in a high‑asset divorce can feel like navigating a maze. You may have multiple 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions or other investment accounts that have grown over decades. Sorting out who gets what can influence your long‑term financial security, so...
Divorce is a complicated process. However, if you’re a business owner, you have concerns beyond personal ones. A divorce can threaten the future of your company. You may be worried about whether your spouse can force the sale of your business as part of the divorce...
Sometimes, marital asset division during a divorce can be relatively simple. A couple may both have a right to their savings account, for example, but they can just withdraw the money and divide it. In other cases, though, things are a bit more complex. For instance,...
It is common for some parents to move away after a divorce. Some parents find better jobs or housing opportunities in other states. Others may move to be closer to family. However, the distance between parents can impact child custody arrangements. It is possible to...
Significant family wealth, such as marital estates exceeding $1 million, can complicate child custody proceedings. In Southern California, the paramount legal standard is always the best interests of the child. When wealth is involved, this standard goes beyond safety...
One of the factors that California law allows judges to consider when ordering one spouse to pay alimony to the other as they divorce is their marital standard of living. That means they can order the higher-earning spouse to pay enough alimony (spousal support) to...
High-asset divorces often involve complex financial matters, such as business interests, real estate, investments and luxury property. Under California community property law, marital assets are divided 50/50. With so much at stake, it’s not uncommon for one spouse to...
In California, community property laws determine how marital assets are divided, including companies built or expanded during marriage. If you own a business, you need to understand how those rules apply before taking the first step. Here’s what you should know....
