Category Archives: Divorce
Tax Implications for Divorcing Business Owners
For business owners, divorce presents a unique and often daunting challenge – the potential division of a business they have built with years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. A business owner will likely have emotional ties to a business that they own and have poured so much of themselves into. In the midst… Read More »
Navigating Life’s Sudden Changes in Divorce and Custody Arrangements
Every person knows that disaster and change can come at any moment. In particular, the recent Eaton and Palisades fires in California destroyed hundreds of thousands of structures causing significant loss. Amid chaos and life change, divorce and custody issues can become even more challenging. Understanding available options and receiving personalized legal guidance can… Read More »
Is There a Statute of Limitations in a California Divorce?
Many people want to finalize their divorce quickly and move on with their lives. Divorce cases in California are subject to various deadlines and timeline requirements. A statute of limitations is a critical deadline in most legal matters. It sets a time limit for filing a lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, the legal… Read More »
High Net-Worth Divorce: the Long and Short of It. Part II
In Part I of this two-part series, we introduced the basic concept behind high net-worth divorces, and gave a few examples of how these cases can become so complicated, antagonistic, and drawn-out. Indeed, in the past year alone we have seen multiple of the longest-ever celebrity divorces to ever be fought through finally come… Read More »
High Net-Worth Divorce: the Long and Short of It. Part I
Hollywood icons often become even more famous for their lifestyle than for their work. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have dominated headlines lately not for film credits or accolades won – but for news of developments in their long, (long. Think FOIA requests regarding domestic disputes on their jet have been granted and actually… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Living with an Estranged Spouse During a Divorce
The last few years have been tough for so many. Tumultuous economic times put an even greater level of strain on those families who are also experiencing the emotional impacts of a marriage or partnership ending. Usually and ideally, estranged partners would each have their own space to call home throughout the course of… Read More »
Managing Expectations: What Would a “Fast” California Divorce Look Like?
When it finally becomes clear that, yes, a divorce is really going to happen – it is completely understandable that many couples want the process to end as quickly as possible. While it is easy to understand why people would want their divorce to be sorted out as quickly as possible, in order to… Read More »
Dividing Childcare Expenses in Divorce or Separation
Divorces and separations are often complex, especially when children are involved. You can never quite plan for every twist and turn. Support obligations and figuring out how to split childcare expenses requires communication and strategy to lessen disputes. Here are some common ways parents may choose to divide childcare expenses: The Income Share Formula… Read More »
4 Reasons You Want to Hire a Divorce Attorney
When you find yourself faced with the prospect of divorce, a lot of decisions suddenly fall on your shoulders. What is this going to mean for your family? Will you be staying in the same home? Will you be financially okay? What does the future hold? All of these unknowns can lead to a… Read More »
What is Spousal Abandonment?
When a spouse leaves the family home in California, it can leave the other wondering if they have been legally abandoned by their spouse. This situation, known as spousal abandonment, is a recognized legal issue in California. How Does California Law Define Spousal Abandonment? The California Family Code does not provide a specific definition… Read More »