Divorce can be a challenging and emotional experience, and it can also affect your immigration status. Understanding the potential outcomes and steps you need to take can help you navigate this difficult time. 4 potential outcomes of your immigration status Although...
Divorce
Collaborative divorce requires commitment from both spouses
Many people start out the divorce process with promises to cooperate. People want to minimize conflict, especially if they have children. They don't want to fight over the divorce, so they agree to work with a spouse. Sadly, offers to cooperate are sometimes attempts...
What you need to know about a high-asset divorce
When facing a high-asset divorce, you might realize it is not your average separation. These divorces involve substantial wealth and complex financial portfolios. Understanding the intricacies of this type of divorce can help you prepare for the challenges ahead. Why...
Can a spouse’s cheating affect a California divorce?
People choose to file for divorce for a variety of different personal reasons. Some couples grow apart and find themselves struggling to connect with each other. Their relationship may slowly worsen over time, leading to one spouse filing for divorce. Other times, it...
Do I need a business valuation for my high-asset divorce?
When a divorce deals with valuable assets, it can become more complex. Moreover, one of the most testing aspects of a high-asset divorce is the division of a business. If you are thinking of getting a divorce, how can business valuation affect the division of your...
Most common financial issues in high-asset divorces
There is no straightforward definition of what constitutes a high-asset divorce. However, these cases typically involve a total net marital estate that could range from several hundred thousand to several billion dollars. With more assets at stake, the separation...
Who gets the family business after a divorce?
Establishing a family business is probably one of the biggest milestones in a married couple’s life. You and your spouse worked tirelessly for several years to build and maintain a business. But now that you are facing a divorce, you might wonder how your business...
Leaving the marriage when you think you cannot afford it
An unfortunate situation that we see all too often. The marriage has broken down, and one of the spouses, let’s assume in this case, the wife, wants to leave the marriage because her husband is abusing her. Still, she cannot afford to divorce him. This is a couple who...
Gray divorce will likely affect retirement savings
Marital breakups in California and across the United States seem to be declining. Yet, for older spouses, the opposite is happening. Reportedly, the divorce rate for Americans who are 50 and older has skyrocketed in the last few decades. Gray divorces are often...
Reducing the cost of divorce
Couples in California never go into their wedding with plans of one day ending the marriage. Yet, it is estimated that just under half of all spouses in the United States end up divorcing. Just as every marriage is different, the same can be said of divorce. However,...