An artist has a unique bond with their art creation or collection. After all, determining the value of an art depends on understanding the artist behind it. So, when an artwork comes in the middle of a high-asset divorce, it is most likely one of the most complex...
The marital standard of living is the lifestyle you and your spouse established and enjoyed during your marriage. It comprises your shared marital expenses and current financial standing while married to your spouse. California law includes a marital standard of...
Property division gets more complex when divorcing parties have multiple and high-value marital assets. Unlike cash which the court can easily divide, vacation homes and marital businesses undergo a more challenging valuation process. Different methods to value a...
Taking your children for a vacation abroad is a great way to let them have fun and teach them about other cultures. It is usually straightforward, but traveling internationally with your minor children can become more complex after you go through a divorce. Custody...
Many people who live in Orange County have made their living by building up and running small to mid-sized businesses. Often, these businesses are family-owned and may have been in a person’s family for generations. Income from successful family businesses frequently...
Property division is usually the most complex aspect of a divorce, especially if you and your spouse own a lot of property. California is one of only a few states that follow a community property model for divorce. Community property refers to all assets and...
When children are born in California, it is clear who is the biological mother of the child. However, it is not immediately clear who the father of the child is at birth. While the mother may know who the father is and the father may know it is his child, but that by...
Divorce can be a stressful and emotional process, and the last thing you need is to have your private matters scrutinized by strangers. This is why many Californians going through a divorce wonder how to protect their privacy and avoid exposing personal and financial...
As the saying goes, more money means more problems. Finances are often the root of marital arguments, and they could be the reason for a divorce filing. When going through a high-asset divorce, finances will be a focal point when working toward a final divorce decree....
Divorce can be a long and drawn-out process with multiple stages, including property division. And, if you are going through a Los Angeles divorce, you may wonder how your inheritance will affect the process. Inheritances An inheritance is a type of property that you...