Not all marriages work out, and divorce is the solution for many couples. But we believe that not all divorces need become unnecessarily complicated, or contentious, or difficult. Especially here in California, the law provides a relatively simple process called a...
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FLPs and divorce, Part 2
In our most recent posting, we took a somewhat abbreviated look at a wealth-preserving, tax-saving financial arrangement for high net worth families known as a family limited partnership, or FLP. To recap, the primary benefits of establishing a FLP include: ...
Community Property in California
California is one of nine U.S. states known as “community property” states. The laws regarding community property, separate property, and quasi-community property can affect estate planning and probate matters, and divorce proceedings as well. And since it never...
How to Handle Your California Divorce, If You Are Sick – Part 2
How can you manage a California divorce (or child custody matter) if you are sick or laid up in the hospital? Short answer: you need to “outthink yourself.” Assuming that your mental faculties are still descent, you can accomplish a lot, even if you can’t move that...
How to Handle Your California Divorce, If You Are Sick – Part 1
Perhaps you suffered a horrible illness that put you in the hospital — and your wife told you that she was leaving you, right before you went in for surgery. Or maybe you have been struggling with a mental illness, like depression or bipolar, and your husband decided...
Clippers Eliminated From Contention: What This Can Teach You About Your California Custody or Divorce Battle
On May 15th, Oklahoma knocked the Los Angeles Clippers of the 2014 playoffs in game 6, finishing off California’s hopes of a basketball championship this year. If you have been struggling with a divorce or child custody situation, the Clippers’ downfall holds a few...