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When you built your business from the ground up, the thought of losing part of it during a divorce can feel wrong. In California, how courts handle business ownership depends on when the business started and the contributions made during marriage. Understanding the...
Stock options are a common form of pay in Southern California, especially for workers in aerospace, tech and executive roles. If you or your spouse received stock options during your marriage, those benefits may count as marital property. Knowing how courts handle...
Divorce can be financially complex, especially when substantial wealth is involved. High asset divorces often include multiple properties, business interests, investments and retirement accounts that require careful evaluation. When significant assets are at stake,...
Parents who are divorcing have to work together to determine how they’re going to raise their children. This is done through the parenting plan, which includes a variety of topics and guidelines for them to follow. While parents usually consider a lot of the major...
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...
