On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Nov 10, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
Marriage is a common rite of passage for many, and when you got married, you likely never saw yourself getting divorced. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2017, half of Americans over the age of 18 had a spouse. You may have many concerns about the impending...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Nov 2, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
Property division proceedings can often be the most complex (and contentious) portion of a divorce case in California. This is often due to the fact that much disagreement may exist over what actually qualifies as a marital asset. One asset in particular that may...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Oct 20, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
If you are in a toxic marriage that is not working out, you need to look at your options with respect to divorce. Moreover, if you are hesitant to get divorced, look at your circumstances from different angles and think about how divorce will affect your life. People...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Oct 1, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
If you are divorcing after several years of marriage, alimony questions may arise to account for unequal incomes. This is especially likely in marriages where one party stayed home to support the other spouse, raise children or see to the home. However, the most...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Sep 23, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
Disagreements about money are often a major source of marital strife. A recent study by the National Endowment for Financial Education notes that, even during marriage, about 41% of American adults admit to hiding financial activities from their spouse, and 75% say...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Aug 3, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
The most common variety of child custody after divorce is co-parenting. This is because co-parenting has the most benefits for children in most instances. Assuming that neither of the parents have a history of abuse or addiction, children benefit with both parents...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Jul 15, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
Divorce comes with its initial share of complications, but when you add artwork to the equation, the situation only curdles further. Having fundamental knowledge of dividing artwork in divorce helps to speed up the process and understand what moves to make. You must...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Jun 6, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
Dividing assets in a divorce is something that often requires the court to step in because couples cannot make the decisions on their own. The situation gets complicated when the property you are disagreeing over is a pet. In the past, pets fell into the category of...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Jun 6, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
California is a community property state, according to The Judicial Branch of California. Any debts, assets or income acquired by you or your spouse during your marriage are part of your marital estate. When you get a divorce, the court will typically divide...
On behalf of Leslie L. Abrigo, APC | Jun 1, 2020 | High-net Worth Divorce
When people approach the process of bringing their marriage to an end, they have a lot of issues to take into consideration. Couples with children often worry about custody arrangements, child support and the emotional impact on their kids, while child-free couples...
