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...
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Which assets should a spouse retain in a divorce?
In the course of ending a marriage, spouses must go through the process of dividing their marital assets and wealth. There can be confusion and uncertainty surrounding the issue of which spouse will get to retain the most important and valuable marital assets, such as...
How can I prove my ex has hidden assets?
Because California’s community property rules divide marital assets equally, hidden assets can definitively change the calculations. If you believe your ex has hidden assets away, suspicions will only go so far. To make a case in court, you will need to find evidence...
Changes in life, changes in divorce agreements
One of the few certainties in life is that it is always subject to change. If you have experienced a substantial change in your life, it only seems fair that your divorce agreement should be modified to reflect your new reality. It is important to keep in mind that...
A prenuptial agreement is a wise tool for business owners
Getting married is an event that many people look forward to. Finding the love of one's life can be a magical experience, but you and many other people know that relationships can have their downfalls, even when they are full of love. Because not everyone has a...
Are you on the fence about using child custody mediation?
As you begin to work through your divorce issues with your future former spouse, you may have trouble envisioning a time when the two of you will get along well enough to co-parent. Even so, you both agree that you need to find a way to make it work for your...
How infidelity impacts a California divorce
Technology has drastically altered the way people live their lives. While there are numerous benefits to gain through social media and having a computer in your pocket, it also makes it easier for spouses to discover infidelity, which often leads to divorce. Many...
Mid-life divorce concerns and the financial impact for women
If you are facing a mid-life divorce, you and your spouse may have significant assets to divide; for example, the marital home, vacation properties, vehicles, investments and retirement accounts.Surely you can still expect to have a secure financial future—or can you?...
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Do you need a forensic accountant on your divorce team?
While just about anyone working his or her way through a California divorce could potentially benefit from adding a forensic accountant to his or her divorce team, high-income individuals may find it especially beneficial to do so. If you fall into this category, you...