Asset Division

Individuals preparing for high-asset divorces need financial clarity before they enter into any agreements or attend litigation hearings in the California family courts. Spouses need to understand what assets and debts they need to address. Those with more property...

In the heart of California's tech industry, compensation packages often extend beyond traditional salary and stock options. As high-tech professionals work their way through the complexities of divorce, it is helpful to understand the nuances of deferred compensation....

When a high-net-worth couple in California calls it quits, the stakes are high – and we're not just talking about the emotional toll. The financial implications of a high-asset divorce can be staggering, with tax consequences that can leave one or both parties...

California has a community property statute that applies when people litigate their divorce processes. Certainly, spouses have the option of setting their own property division terms. But, if they don't agree with one another, then they will usually need to go to...

Investment and retirement accounts are significant assets, providing individuals and families with greater financial security and stability for the future. As a result, it’s essential to understand how these accounts may be affected when someone who possesses such...

If you’re getting divorced, there are a lot of potential documents to consider. One of these is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). This resource helps to divide the retirement-related assets that a married couple owns as they end their marriage. One thing to...

The way that a married couple divides their assets during divorce is often the biggest catalyst for conflict related to the process. Each spouse has their own perspective on the relationship, the family’s property and the divorce, and they may feel very strongly about...

Most people who contemplate filing for divorce like the idea of “winning” while their spouse loses in some meaningful way. The entire divorce process can feel very unfair and dehumanizing, so any chance to push back against that reality is one that people may –...

There are certain assets that tend to cost far more than anything else someone owns. Real estate and retirement savings are often far more valuable than vehicles or furniture, for example. Spouses typically acquire significantly valuable property together while they...

For many couples in California, divorce leads to intense emotions and disagreement. Especially when it comes to the division of your property, you may feel strongly about what is right or fair. Your ex may have a different opinion, and neither of your expectations may...