The Challenges of Valuing and Dividing Real Estate in High-Stakes California Divorces
In high-stakes California divorces, real estate is often one of the most valuable and emotionally charged assets to divide. Whether the property is a family residence, income-generating rental, or part of a real estate portfolio, its valuation and distribution can significantly affect the financial outcome of a divorce. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles Certified Family Law Specialists understand the legal, economic, and strategic complexities of protecting our clients’…
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements: Why Enforcement Matters in California Divorces
Prenuptial agreements often carry significant emotional weight, but they serve a critical legal function in the event of a California divorce. If valid, these agreements outline how property, income, and debt should be divided and can significantly impact a case’s financial outcome. While some firms focus on drafting these agreements, the Fernandez Law Group does not create pre or postnuptial agreements—instead, our role is clear: our Los Angeles family law attorneys enforce them….
Read MoreSpousal 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 MoreBenefits of Hiring an Attorney For a High-Asset Divorce
Going through the divorce process is a deeply emotional time. Sadly, it’s also the time to have a cool head in place to protect your rights and safeguard your assets, especially for divorcing spouses in high-asset divorces. One of the best benefits of hiring an attorney to navigate your high-asset divorce is that they are not emotionally involved in the breakup of the marriage. Instead, they can zero in on…
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 MoreFiling for Divorce Citing Irreconcilable Differences
California was the nation’s first no-fault divorce state beginning in 1969 with the signing of then-governor Ronald Reagan’s Family Law Act. Before that time, the law required anyone seeking to divorce a spouse to prove that the spouse had done something wrong—something unforgivable enough to break the marriage bond, for example, committing adultery or spousal abandonment. Today, all states have a form of no-fault divorce law. To file for divorce…
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