When you file a divorce petition, the paperwork then has to be served to your spouse. This indicates to them that the divorce is on the horizon and that the legal process is underway. It gives them a chance to respond to the petition. For instance, you may be seeking...
Year: 2025
Deferred compensation can complicate high-asset divorces
As the overall value and complexity of a marital estate increase, the challenges that arise during divorce also tend to increase. Spouses preparing for high-asset divorces may need to address a variety of unique concerns. From robust retirement savings and investment...
Can you legally separate without moving out?
Legal separation comes with a common misconception: that it must involve physical distance. However, there may be couples facing financial limitations and housing constraints, while needing to prioritize children’s stability. So, they continue to live under the same...
How can a divorcing spouse keep their marital standard of living?
For those divorcing in the Newport Beach area, one of the primary concerns most people have is whether they’ll still be able to afford the cost of living here after their marriage ends. That’s often particularly true for those whose spouse has a considerably higher...
Buying your ex’s share of the family business
Some couples jointly own businesses together, which can make a potential divorce more complicated. One option would be to sell the business. This makes it easy to split up the earnings, but it also means that the couple loses the company they built – which may also be...
What happens to your properties in a divorce
If you own multiple properties and are facing divorce, you likely have concerns about what will happen to your real estate. Property division can significantly impact your financial future, particularly when substantial assets are at stake. Understanding how courts...
Why a postnuptial agreement is valuable even if you have a prenup
Most everyone knows about prenuptial agreements. They’re becoming increasingly common for couples of all ages and income levels who are about to marry. Fewer couples, however, consider the value of a postnuptial agreement. Whether a couple got a prenup before they...
How prenuptial agreements affect high net worth divorces
When a couple with significant wealth divorces, a prenuptial agreement can play a key role in dividing assets. In California, prenups are legally binding if properly executed. However, there are limits to what they can control. Below are some of the key ways that...
Splitting up pension plans in divorce
Some couples will save up for retirement without any sort of organized plan. They may just save money in a bank account or put money into investments together. If they get divorced, it may be fairly straightforward to divide up these financial accounts. They are...
3 living arrangements to consider during divorce
When spouses decide to dissolve their marriage, they need to make some decisions immediately. One of those decisions is their living arrangement. Where will you stay before your divorce is finalized? Below are three options you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can...

