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California’s community property rules can make divorce cases especially difficult for business owners. Even if you started your company before you got married, any growth that happened during your marriage – along with any contributions your spouse may have made – can affect what’s considered…

It’s springtime, and you can’t wait for the vacation you’re planning with your kids over summer break. You start coordinating with your sister to drive to Oregon for a week of camping, when you remember the divorce papers you filed six weeks ago. You bring…

Along with all of the personal upheaval, divorce amplifies the financial realities of many Californian families – high-earning spouses, jointly owned businesses, investment portfolios, and homes that have appreciated considerably over time. When the numbers get complicated or a custody dispute turns contentious, judges can’t…

After marrying your U.S. citizen spouse, you move to California. As you start building a life together, everything feels stable. You and your spouse sign a lease in both your names and open a joint bank account. You apply for a green card based on…

It’s a common scenario: you and your spouse adopt a dog two years into the marriage. You pay the adoption fee from your shared checking account, and both of you sign the paperwork. Over time, you become the one who schedules your dog’s vet appointments,…

For many CEOs and founders, your company is more than just a business. You may have built your dream from the ground up, now employing dozens of people and generating seven figures in annual revenue. You may have a passion that calls you to continue…