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...
Property Division
Why high-net-worth couples should consider a prenup
Discussing the demise of a marriage before it even begins is not an easy conversation for future spouses to have. Yet, divorce becomes a reality for thousands of couples in California every year. If spouses divorce with a prenuptial agreement in place, they can save...
How you can get the most from a divorce settlement
Not everything of value to you is of the same value to your spouse. You have known this person well enough to marry them, which means you are super familiar with the things they like. To guarantee that you both get exactly what you want, you both should discuss a...
Can I be reimbursed for helping my spouse build a business?
In California, a high-asset divorce is inevitably complicated, particularly if there is a successful business as part of the marriage. Often, one party ran the business while the other either played a minor role in its operation or was not involved at all. However,...
How does domestic violence impact support and property division?
Domestic violence is an unfortunate part of many California family law cases. Domestic violence can be terrible for victims, and criminal charges can do extensive damage to the life of the accused. When a marriage ends with a history of these allegations, it is...
Understanding the basics of property and debt division
Most of our readers probably know that California state law addresses the property and debt division part of a divorce case a bit differently from the majority of other states. In many other states, the term “equitable division” is the name of the game when it comes...
How is property split in a California divorce?
The divorce process is designed to separate one life into two, which at best, is complicated and at worse, messy and emotional. This is the heart of the property division process, which is the divorce process where the property is divided between the soon-to-be...
Ways to divide a home during divorce
During the property division process in a California divorce, the spouses must divide all their community property. This can include everything from household items to cars, bank accounts and more complex assets. For many married couples, a home is one of the most...
How might my business be split in a California divorce?
Property division is a frequent topic for discord in a California divorce. In many cases, it revolves around personal property like a home, automobiles, financial assets and sentimental items. For some, however, there is a business at stake. Since California is a...
Signs that your spouse may be hiding assets from you
You can’t afford to overlook the financial implications of your divorce. After all, a poorly negotiated divorce settlement, or mishandled litigation over property division and alimony, can leave you without the financial resources you deserve and perhaps need....