Divorce

When a divorce is dragging on for far longer than it should, we often look to whether one spouse might have a motive for making it so. Usually, divorces that can’t be resolved in a timely fashion are caused in part by one spouse’s refusal to accept that divorce is […]

Designed to help one spouse continue living the same lifestyle as when they were married, alimony payments are a common element negotiated and settled upon during a divorce proceeding. However, just because it’s common doesn’t mean that it’s not contentious. In most divorces, the subject of alimony or spousal support […]

When you have a lot to lose, you’re willing to do whatever it takes – unfortunately, that is the reality in many a divorce involving high net worth individuals. Any Irvine divorce attorney can tell you that these divorces are usually the ones where their clients fight the hardest and […]

Divorce can be a trying time for all involved, and that’s especially true when you have children. For many parents seeking a divorce, one of the most challenging things to face is the idea that you will no longer spend as much time with your kids as you did before. […]

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce but you wish to remain on relatively good terms, divorce mediation might be the best approach for settling your differences and finalizing your divorce. Our experienced team of Irvine family mediation lawyers can assist you with navigating your proceedings. There are […]

Divorce can be difficult, and that’s especially true when you’ve decided to divorce after catching your spouse cheating. However, while you may be ready to throw the book at them and vow to take them for everything they are worth, California law has a different idea in mind. While as […]

Once you’ve made the decision to divorce, a whole host of decisions will need to be made. From deciding who will keep the house, the kids, and figuring out how to divide your property and assets, the decision to divorce can seem like the only “easy” choice you’ve made. The […]

When a couple gets divorced in California, their assets will be considered marital property and distributed equally. This will be the case for all the property they share unless that property was acquired before the marriage. In that case, the spouse who owned that property before or after the marriage […]

In California, where Silicon Valley firms often dish out equity to employees as a form of compensation, the net worth can skyrocket once a company gets sold or goes public. However, determining who is entitled to the value of those assets can be extremely complicated in a divorce. In particular, […]

If you’re considering a divorce in Orange County and believe you and your spouse have the emotional and intellectual maturity to settle your differences amicably, then a divorce mediation might be right for you. Unlike litigation, which requires couples to go to court and argue their case before a judge, […]