Getting divorced marks a period in your life where significant changes occur. Although you may never have envisioned getting divorced when you got married, this is a common experience for many. According to the American Psychological Association, between 40 and 50% of...
The benefits of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement
For the most part, anyone who is familiar with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements will usually concede that they don’t match the fairytale romance stories we construct in our minds: what’s yours is mine, happily ever after. In reality, this reality check is a good...
Don’t make these 3 mistakes during your high-asset divorce
Managing a high-net worth divorce can be quite a bit more difficult than middle class divorce. There is much more at stake in the outcome: some people can be subject to significant financial setbacks if asset distribution isn’t handled by an attorney with high-asset...
Requesting temporary spousal support while separated
When an individual files for a divorce in California, he or she may request temporary spousal support to help get through what is typically a stressful and life-altering event. Once the divorce becomes final, however, temporary support ceases and permanent alimony...
Is a postnuptial agreement right for me?
Some married couples may choose to sign a postnuptial agreement for a number of reasons. Postnuptial agreements are executed after receiving the marriage license. The date of execution is the primary difference between a prenuptial and postnuptial agreement. What...
Getting child support when one parent lives outside the US
Child support can often be a difficult topic. Nobody wants to alienate the parent of their child or unintentionally taint the relationship. But both parties need to do what courts determine is right when it comes to the best interests of the child, even if one parent...
High-net worth divorce: Separate account may not protect assets
It is a natural consequence of the passage of time that current generations might do things differently than their ancestors. For instance, long ago, it was assumed that only men would leave their homes to go to work while women stayed home full time to raise their...
Frankel and Hoppy not getting along during child custody case
Many California parents understand what it is like to disagree about child-related issues. For SkinnyGirl founder, Bethenny Frankel, and her ex-husband, Jason Hoppy, those disagreements have led to a contentious courtroom battle that is finally coming to a close....
Hollywood icon Robert De Niro in a high-net worth divorce
Some California couples can relate to being married, getting divorced, then reuniting with their former spouses, only to wind up in divorce court again some years later. That's basically what happened between superstar actor Robert De Niro and his estranged wife (for...
Can you find your spouse’s hidden assets overseas?
When married people come from different countries or have strong international ties, it can quickly complicate a divorce. Where some U.S. divorces are rather simple, any international connections could be perfect hiding places to try to keep money away from you. What...
