If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may dread the thought of litigation. While you try to reach an agreement on various matters, divorce in court could take many months if not years. However, you have other options, one of which is hiring a...
5 challenges you may face in a high-asset divorce
Going through a divorce rarely is easy. However, it becomes even more difficult if you and your spouse have significant assets. You may have substantial income, work bonuses, savings and investments. You may own multiple properties and a few classic cars. You may own...
Financial considerations for divorcees over 50
California residents over 50 years old can likely remember a time when divorce was not nearly as common as it is today. Now, just under half of all marriages in America end in divorce, and many of these divorces include couples who have already celebrated their 50th...
Don’t forget about investments during a high asset divorce
Complex assets such as investments can be difficult to manage during divorce. When a person is in the middle of a high asset divorce, focusing on other matters might be more of an afterthought than a priority. However, since there are already financial implications...
High asset divorce can diminish startup founders’ wealth
It is an exciting time for tech startups. New technology is being created and developed constantly, and there are many qualified and experienced workers in California who are eager to work in this industry. Tech startup founders who have already achieved a certain...
Watch out for retirement during a high asset divorce
Adults spend decades saving money for retirement. It is not uncommon for young adults in California to start their retirement savings very early on in their careers, which can help secure a more financially stable future. Unfortunately, a large retirement account is...
Hidden expenses in a high asset divorce
Ending a marriage is a complicated matter and can be time-consuming and involve significant emotional and financial commitments. Since divorce is often the culmination of marital distress over a period of time, the loss of time and emotional struggles may not seem...
High asset divorce: How women can secure financial security
Popular media likes to portray divorcing women in a single light. Women are often shown viciously going after ex-spouses for money, desperate to squeeze out every last nickel and dime for their own advantages. In reality, this is very rarely the case. When facing...
The hidden costs of a high asset divorce
For some California couples, money may feel like a significant barrier to divorce. This does not always mean that a couple cannot afford to divorce, and indeed may even mean the exact opposite. In a high asset divorce, dividing complex assets and determining...
Property division can minimize taxes in a high asset divorce
Property division can be extremely complicated, especially when a California has complex assets to split. A divorcing couple might pay particular attention to the tax implications of any property settlement, but they may overlook another potential financial problem in...