Divorce Archives

December 15, 2025 / Divorce

How to Beat the Divorced Holiday Blues

The holiday season can feel especially overwhelming for those going through a divorce or adjusting to life after one. What’s meant to be a joyful time often brings emotional strain, added stress, and complicated logistics. Studies show that stress levels tend to rise during the holidays, and when you’re navigating post-divorce life, those challenges can […]

December 14, 2025 / Divorce

Alcohol Abuse and Divorce Rates in California

The effects of alcohol on a person’s health and life continue to be a significant national health crisis. Alcohol abuse has an especially detrimental impact on families and is a contributing factor to many divorce cases in California. Understanding the legal and social impact of alcohol abuse on the divorce process is crucial for those […]

December 8, 2025 / Divorce

What Jurisdictional Issues Should I Expect in Multi-State, High-Value Divorces?

High-value divorces are complex because they involve substantial assets, business interests, tax concerns, and intricate marital estates. Sometimes, divorce can span multiple states, which increases the complexity even more. In fact, jurisdictional issues about which state (or states) have the legal authority to hear and decide the case can significantly influence the outcome of certain […]

December 1, 2025 / Divorce

Rethinking “Staying Together for the Kids”

For many parents, the phrase “We’re staying together for the kids” begins as a promise — a sign of selfless sacrifice meant to preserve the appearance of stability, protect childhood innocence, and provide a loving home under one roof. But what if that well-intentioned decision comes at a greater cost than staying apart? As research […]

November 12, 2025 / Divorce

How Do I Identify and Value Hidden Offshore Accounts in a High-Net-Worth Divorce?

Because California is a community property state, income and assets acquired during a marriage are generally divided equally upon divorce. This division can motivate some spouses to conceal funds in offshore bank accounts to avoid sharing them. Identifying and valuing these accounts is critical to ensure a fair settlement. With the help of an experienced […]

October 23, 2025 / Divorce / Military Divorce / Spousal Support

How Is Spousal Support Calculated for Spouses With Very High Incomes?

High net worth divorces come with unique needs and challenges, including spousal support. Because there may be multiple streams of income and professional business interests involved, it can be more challenging to calculate an appropriate amount of support in these cases. However, legal guidelines can help determine what is fair, and a lawyer can help […]

September 18, 2025 / Divorce

Why Mediation May Be Your Best Option in a High-Asset, Multi-Million-Dollar Divorce in California

High-asset divorces are different. You may have businesses, stock options, trusts, multiple homes, and complex tax issues. Mediation helps you solve these problems privately and with more control. Instead of arguing in open court, you and your spouse meet with a neutral mediator to reach a balanced deal. The process is flexible and fits your […]

September 12, 2025 / Divorce

Complex Divorces and Family Assets: Protecting Wealth Across Generations

Divorce is never easy, but it can be all the more difficult when large family assets are involved. For some families, the property at stake is more than money in a bank account; examples include things like real estate and investments meant to provide for children and grandchildren. California’s community property system makes the process […]

September 1, 2025 / Divorce

Commingling Separate Property in Los Angeles, CA

Dividing property during a California divorce can be one of the most stressful and complicated parts of the process. California is a community property state, meaning that most assets acquired during the marriage belong equally to both spouses. However, some assets—known as separate property—belong only to one spouse. Problems arise when separate property becomes “commingled” […]

August 13, 2025 / Divorce

What Are Marriage Annulments?

In Los Angeles, marriage annulments are a legal process that declares a marriage null and void, treating it as though it never legally existed. This is different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage; an annulment confirms that the marriage was never valid under California law from the start. Understanding how annulments work in California, […]