Experienced Family Law Attorneys For You
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....
When you are involved in an abusive marriage, your world can shrink with each incident. One of the most common tactics of domestic abusers is to isolate their partners from friends, family and any support systems they may build. This is particularly effective since it...
Taking a hardline stance when dividing marital assets in a divorce might feel like the only way to protect yourself, but it can often backfire. Refusing to budge on every item or insisting on ‘winning’ can escalate conflict, delay the process and make it more...
People navigating unusual circumstances may have special issues to address during divorce proceedings. Business owners have significant personal responsibility that comes from running an organization. They often earn competitive wages due to their hard work. If they...
