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...
Divorce
What is the marital standard of living in California?
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...
What makes divorces involving businesses so hard?
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...
Is property always split equally in a California divorce?
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...
Can I increase my privacy with divorce settlement conferences?
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...
Request for spousal support in a high-asset dissolution
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....
Who gets an inheritance in a Los Angeles divorce?
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...
Using a real estate appraiser in a California divorce
One of the most troublesome issues in any divorce is dividing the couple’s assets. For most couples, the most valuable asset is the family home, and dividing this asset under California’s joint property laws can be complex and emotional. One of the most effective...
Will mediation be a part of your divorce case?
Any type of family law dispute can be difficult, but divorce cases might be the most difficult of all. Why? Well, in many of these types of cases, there are a number of legal issues to address, such as property and debt division, alimony and child custody and support....
The timing of your divorce will affect your tax filing status
Tax season is here and you will need to choose a filing status when submitting your 2023 income tax return. If you are married, this is relatively easy. You either choose married filing jointly or married filing separately. But if you divorced in 2022 or 2023, your...
