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...
Divorce
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,...
4 key negotiating skills for divorce mediation
Many California spouses are relieved when they learn that they can legally end their marriage without going to court. This is beneficial, especially for parents who typically want to minimize disruption and stress in their children’s lives as they work out a...
Financial elements of a high-asset divorce
Marriages end for a multitude of reasons. In most divorces, both parties will feel some financial impact. This is especially true in high-asset divorces. For those in California who are ending their marriages, here are some important financial areas to inspect before...

