Spousal Support in High-Net-Worth Divorces: Key Factors Courts Consider
High-net-worth divorces in California often involve significant financial complexities, particularly when it comes to spousal support (alimony). When one spouse has substantial wealth, determining a fair and appropriate support amount requires a thorough analysis of income, assets, and lifestyle considerations. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles family law attorneys help high-net-worth individuals navigate spousal support disputes while protecting their financial interests. How is Spousal Support Determined in High-Net-Worth Divorces?…
Read MoreDealing with International Assets in Complex California Divorce Cases
Divorces involving international assets present unique legal and financial challenges, particularly in California, where high-net-worth individuals often own property, businesses, and financial investments across multiple countries. Properly identifying, valuing, and dividing these assets requires extensive legal knowledge and strategic planning. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles family law attorneys and support staff specialize in handling complex divorces involving international assets. We ensure our clients protect their financial interests while…
Read MoreDoes It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
Whether you’re considering filing for divorce from your spouse or you’ve received a divorce petition from a spouse, one thing you might need to know early in the process is how much it matters who files for divorce first. Does the spouse who makes the first legal move have any significant advantages, or is it better to wait for a spouse to take the first action and then respond? Divorce…
Read MoreWhat Happens to a Trust in a Divorce?
California is one of nine community property divorce states in which the“community” of two created during the marriage becomes dissolved in a divorce, requiring equal distribution of the assets acquired by the marital community. There is a lot to consider during this process, including discerning what assets are each spouse’s separate assets and which ones belong to the marital community. Another consideration for some spouses is a living trust created…
Read MoreHow Should I File My Taxes While Going Through a Divorce?
There is a lot to consider during the divorce process in California. Besides the emotionally fraught aspects of divorce, there are also intimidating legal processes and the necessity of making new living arrangements and adjusting to a change in financial circumstances. For most divorcing spouses, how they should file their taxes is the last thing on their minds—at least until the tax deadline approaches and they’re still in the process…
Read MoreWho Gets To Stay in the House During a Divorce?
Choosing who gets to stay in the marital home during a divorce is often one of the most contentious issues when spouses separate, along with child custody and spousal support. California is a community property state where marital assets are split 50/50 between spouses in a divorce. The answer to the question of who keeps the house depends on the status of the house in or outside of the pool…
Read MoreHow To Change Your Name After Divorce?
While no one taking marriage vows expects their marriage to end in divorce, sadly, a significant number of walks down the aisle end at divorce court later. When closing one chapter of your life and opening a new one, it’s common to want a fresh start. For many newly divorced individuals, that fresh start includes moving on from a spouse’s last name and reclaiming the name they had before their…
Read MoreWhere to File for Divorce in Los Angeles, CA
The decision to file for divorce may feel like the end of a rough road, but once the decision is made, it’s actually the beginning of another journey—a legal one, that starts with learning where to file for divorce. If you live in Los Angeles County and you’ve made the decision that a divorce from your spouse is inevitable, you might wish to be the petitioner rather than the respondent…
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