Asset division is one of the biggest sources of stress for couples during divorce. This is even more true if you have a robust investment portfolio. It's natural to worry about splitting these assets fairly. Understanding how divorce splits investment assets can help...
Year: 2024
What is parallel parenting?
The world of co-parenting after a divorce can be confusing. For parents, it can feel like walking a tightrope. Emotions run high, and finding common ground with your ex-partner might seem impossible. Fortunately, there is a co-parenting solution that allows you to...
Can your high-earning coparent reduce their child support?
In California, the court uses a guideline calculator to determine how much the noncustodial parent should pay in child support. This calculator looks at the parent’s income, tax deductions and the number of children in question, among other factors. Having a high...
Protecting a business or professional practice from divorce
Individuals with advanced degrees or years of professional experience often decide to go into business for themselves. They might start a professional practice or a small business. That company may represent years of hard work and thousands of dollars in personal...
Worries a stay-at-home spouse might have during divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging process for anyone, but for a stay-at-home spouse, the stakes often feel particularly high. A spouse may have sacrificed career opportunities and financial independence to focus on the household and family....
Financial mistakes to avoid: Divorcing if you own a vacation home
For many high-net-worth couples, vacation homes are valuable assets with financial and emotional significance. When going through a divorce, dealing with these properties can become overwhelming. After all, the asset division process is rarely straightforward even in...
The hardest part of a California stepparent adoption
Stepparents gain a family when they marry a spouse. Especially when the children do not have regular contact with their other parent or when they are quite young, a stepparent may feel a strong bond with their stepchild. Eventually, they may want to make that bond...
What rights does an unmarried father in California have?
Many men in California become fathers without marrying the mothers of their children. They may enjoy a close relationship with their children anyway, especially if they cohabitate with their mother. However, if the relationship ends or if the parents never fully...
Addressing retention and performance bonuses during divorce
Divorce often becomes much more challenging and stressful as marital estates increase in size. Those who have achieved professional success during marriage may have hundreds of thousands of dollars of resources and a variety of different types of property to address...
What should you know about prenuptial agreements?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that engaged individuals execute before they get married. These agreements usually focus on financial matters, such as what will happen to certain assets and/or pay for specific debt burdens if the couple eventually gets divorced....