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If you’re undergoing divorce proceedings in California, you’re certain to hear the term “Standard of Living.” But what does standard of living mean, and why does it matter to your divorce agreement? Because we all live different lifestyles with a wide variety of incomes and…

The marital home is fast becoming the second largest asset in marital breakups. It is being replaced by a couple’s retirement assets. This is understandable in today’s economy and with life spans extending longer than in the past. However, how do two people share what…

A high net worth can directly impact alimony or spousal support orders in a California divorce. However, there are legal guidelines and fundamental precedents these orders must follow before any deviations or exceptions for high-net-worth individuals. The following offers a basic overview of high-net-worth spousal…

California is a community property state.  Therefore, a couple who amasses their wealth within their marriage is subject to share the assets composing their marital estate equally.  These less complicated divisions of wealth are becoming less common, with more couples entering subsequent marriages and marrying…

There are ways to protect your personal wealth during a California divorce. However, doing so requires a clear understanding of how the state defines and divides marital and separate property at the end of a marriage. The following offers suggestions to ensure your separate property…

There are several means by which spouses in California choose to divorce. Some of these are by agreement, while others employ the assistance of third parties or the court to resolve marital disputes. In a divorce by default, the spouse who files for divorce serves…