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...
An important part of your divorce is dividing the marital property and debts that you have accumulated together over the course of your marriage. You will also need to obtain a formal court order to finalize these issues. In California, you can discuss how you would...
Many high-income earners in California travel frequently across the country for their jobs, even if they are parents. This travel can separate them from their child for periods, which can present challenges when it comes to implementing a traditional fixed child...
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...
California has a guideline that it uses to determine child support as part of a family law case. Most people might think that this is generally a concern for those of modest means. However, in high-asset divorce cases, the child support amount is a common topic for...