California has plenty of high-profile family law cases due to the number of rich and famous people who live in the state. And, when there's a lot of property at stake, divorces can get complicated. Still, while the details can be very different from one divorce to the...
Bay Area Family Law Blog
Important points about asset and liability disclosures in divorce
Finances are a major issue in many California divorces, whether it is a high-asset case or one of more modest means. For people who have significant assets; however, there is likely to be more at stake. Often, people are unaware of precisely what their spouse owns....
How should you handle the family home in your divorce?
Since California is a community property state, marital assets are supposed to be divided equally unless the parties agree to some other sort of division. But complications can arise when you’re dealing with major assets that are difficult to split, such as a business...
Can you seek spousal support as a stay-at-home dad?
The financial ramifications of divorce can be significant. They can dictate which assets you’ll have to work with once your marriage dissolution is complete, and they can specify what kind of support, if any, you’ll receive when all is said and done. But if you’ve...
Why business valuation matters in your divorce
A high-asset divorce can be a costly financial transaction. Since California is a community property state, you’ll receive an equal share of the marital estate, which should alleviate some of your financial burdens post-divorce. However, your property division...
What you can do to make navigating your divorce easier
Getting through divorce is tough. There are oftentimes a lot of emotional entanglements that can be heart-wrenching to deal with, and figuring out what your post-divorce life is going to look like can be scary. Even though this can be enormously stressful, there are...
Tips for divorcing a compulsive liar
Divorce is rarely an easy endeavor. After all, you’re going to be tasked with untangling your life from someone with whom you’ve lived for years or even decades. Although the logistics of it all can be tremendously stressful, the emotional toll taken by the process...
For how long will I receive spousal support in California?
Many California households are dual income. That means that both spouses are working and contribute to the couple’s finances. In some cases, they earn a similar salary and have comparable skills. In others, there is a major difference between how much they earn, their...
Do I have to pay spousal support if my spouse cheated on me?
When your spouse has an affair, it can spell the end of your trust and your marriage. Many people who were cheated on find that divorce is the best way to try to move on. Still, infidelity can make settling divorce legal issues such as spousal support emotionally...
Should I consider a marital agreement?
Starting a partnership with another person is an exciting time. You look forward to your life together and planning your future. Whether you are already married or looking forward to the day you commit to each other, it may be a good time to consider a marital...