High Asset Divorce

Protecting Your Financial Future: Dividing Complex Assets in a California Divorce

Posted in Divorce,High Asset Divorce,Property Division on September 26, 2024

The end of a marriage can be overwhelming and complicated as it is. However, when you share complex assets, dividing your marital estate can be that much more difficult. It is not uncommon for these negotiations to become contentious, with one spouse arguing that the other is attempting to take advantage of them.  Fortunately, there… read more


California Alimony Calculator

Posted in Alimony,High Asset Divorce,Spousal Support on August 22, 2024

When your marriage falls apart you may be looking forward to a brighter future. However, whether you are the higher-earning spouse or the lower-earning spouse, the question of alimony may become a pivotal component of your divorce settlement. More commonly referred to as spousal support in California, alimony may not be guaranteed in every divorce… read more


Is California a Community Property State?

Posted in Community Property,High Asset Divorce,Property Division on August 19, 2024

California follows community property distribution laws when a couple decides to divorce or go their separate ways after registering as a domestic partnership. The way in which your marital or shared property is distributed could become quite contentious, especially since community property laws require assets to be distributed equally upon separation. As the divorce process… read more


How Should I File My Taxes While Going Through a Divorce?

Posted in Divorce,Divorce Mediation,High Asset Divorce on February 29, 2024

You may be going through a divorce but still have to file your taxes. In this instance, do not delay getting your taxes done. If you do not file them in accordance with IRS guidelines, you face penalties. At the same time, you can prepare for your divorce proceedings and consider how you will file… read more


High asset divorce, regular divorce have a wide range of causes

Posted in High Asset Divorce on February 14, 2019

When engaged couples in California decide to marry, they typically anticipate that their marital unions will last a long time. Of course, life happens, and sometimes, irreconcilable differences end up driving two spouses apart. Research shows that a tenth of people who are 15 years old or older have experienced high asset divorce or regular divorce… read more


High asset divorce differs from typical divorce proceeding

Posted in High Asset Divorce on January 24, 2019

The financial aspect of the dissolution of a marriage can be intimidating no matter how few assets or how many assets a couple may have in California. However, the more assets a couple has, the more complicated the property division process may become. Here is a look at a couple of specific reasons why a high… read more


High asset divorce involving business can be complicated

Posted in High Asset Divorce on July 5, 2018

The dissolution of a marriage can be tough to navigate both emotionally and financially. However, it can be especially challenging when a business is involved. Here is a look at what to expect during a high asset divorce involving a business venture in California. Business partnership agreements cover a multitude of situations, but the dissolution of… read more


Alimony a consideration for some high asset divorce proceedings

Posted in High Asset Divorce on June 1, 2018

Alimony is soon changing in this country. For individuals in California dealing with a high asset divorce, the timing of one’s divorce can soon become important. A change in the tax code brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will now make alimony payments non-deductible for any divorces made after 2018. Individuals in… read more


High asset divorce for basketball couple

Posted in High Asset Divorce on April 19, 2018

Two professional basketball players have reached a final settlement after a breakup. The pair, both stars in their chosen profession, have earned a lot of money playing the sport, making theirs a high asset divorce. They are also parents who will be determining support and custody for their child. California residents may notice an unusual… read more


During high asset divorce, couple exchange net worth information

Posted in High Asset Divorce on April 12, 2018

A famous politician and his wife are calling it quits. Former mayor Rudy Giuliani and his wife have decided to end their marriage after 15 years. The split promises to be a high asset divorce, and both couples have already retained counsel for what will likely be a contested divorce proceeding. California couples observing the… read more