An executive divorce is where one or both spouses are professionals, such as a CEO, CFO, or other high-level management position with a company. An executive divorce can include someone who is the president of a high-asset corporation or an executive employee, director, partner, or shareholder...
A “silver-era” divorce, also called a “gray divorce,” refers to couples getting a divorce when they are over 50 years old and have been married for a long time. These types of divorces have some unique factors from a traditional California divorce, such as child custody, child support, and visitation...
In most cases, when a couple decides to get married, they are not thinking about what could happen if the marriage fails later down the road. In California, any business or company formed during a marriage is considered community property, also called “marital property.” What does that mean...
A royalty is an amount of money paid to someone for using their property, such as pictures, music, or patented and copyrighted items. Any item that generates royalties is considered an asset because it produces income. While the property that produces royalties is intellectual property (IP), they...
In California divorce proceedings, especially in high net worth, increased assets, or executive divorce cases, property division can become one of the most hotly debated and complicated issues. Many married couples have complex assets, such as financial investments, retirement accounts, state or...
Determining the value of a business in a California divorce case is often a complex process, depending on the company’s size and assets. Family law lawyers can use the professional services of a certified public accountant (CPA) or valuation expert who will need access to financial records to complete...
For most couples who have decided to get a divorce, their primary concerns are usually child custody and property division. However, when a spouse owns and operates a professional practice, their assets could be subjected to equitable division with their spouse in a California divorce. Your...
Getting a traditional divorce is usually a stressful and emotional process but can often seem overwhelming when significant assets are acquired during your marriage. If you or your spouse own more than $1 million in assets, you are considered in a high net worth divorce. While the California divorce...
A California “contested divorce” means the spouses cannot agree on all the issues, such as child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support (alimony), property division, how to divide assets and debts, or payment of lawyer fees. In many contested divorces, tempers flare, and each spouse is...
If you have decided to end your marriage, the next decision is whether you will need to retain a divorce attorney. While it may sound like an easy decision, every divorce is unique and will depend on the specific details of your situation. Divorce lawyers can offer legal representation for critical issues...
Going through a divorce is usually a difficult time for everyone involved. If you have made military service a career, then one of the most highly debated issues in a divorce is often military retirement pay. Career military service members need to know all the facts about their military pension and how...
When a couple decides to divorce in California, then property and assets are subject to equitable distribution, meaning all marital assets, called “community property,” are split fairly between them, a 50/50 situation. Many divorces, especially high-assets or high-net-worth, include a thriving business...
Cooperation and effective communication with your family law attorney are crucial during a divorce. To increase your chances of a favorable outcome, you need to know what is expected from you, which will be discussed below. So, how to communicate with your attorney? Start with being concise...
Everyone knows that not all divorces are friendly and respectful. If your spouse has become verbally abusive and making threats during the divorce proceedings, you might be considering recording the conservations as evidence of their conduct. Making recordings of your spouse without their...
In California, many child custody cases in divorce are intensely debated over accusations from each parent seeking primary custody. This means there are situations where hiring a private investigator can help a parent prove their claims and give them an advantage in court regarding custody. Hiring a...
Every divorce in California is unique because the marriage circumstances are different. How your divorce process could proceed typically depends on many factors, such as potential child custody issues, alimony, community and separate property matters, and many other reasons. In California...
Under California law, both parents have the legal right to seek child custody and visitation rights. In other words, the mother and father are considered equal. Regardless of the relationship between the parents, they both have equal legal rights regarding issues of custody of their kids. When both parents...
Most people getting divorced quickly discover it’s an emotional roller coaster that often leaves them exhausted and overwhelmed, especially when their kids are caught in the middle. Also, it frequently becomes a financial challenge once you work out the crucial details of a marital settlement agreement...
When you have decided to get a divorce in California, some assets are easy to divide without much debate or controversy, such as selling a car and splitting the value equally, a 50/50 split. However, when it comes to dividing stock options, especially in a high-asset or executive divorce, there are...
If you were arrested for driving under the influence in California, even a first-time Vehicle Code 23152 VC DUI, it could affect your parental child custody rights. In other words, a DUI could impact how a family law court decides a child custody issue under California Family Code Laws or Welfare and...
When parents decide to get a divorce in California, they almost always want what's best for their children's future, which often includes getting their education at a private school. Parents will rarely object to their child receiving a better quality education. However, California family laws au...
Many business owners in California decide to get a divorce. One of their first thoughts is, what will happen to their business? In the state of California, companies that were created during the marriage are considered community property, which is also called “marital property.” Any company own...
Our new clients often ask us how they should work with us during the divorce process to obtain the best possible outcome and keep their legal fees reasonable? When people decide to get a divorce, one of their first thoughts is to find and consult with a divorce attorney who can guide them through...
The divorce process in California can be confusing, but you can reduce stress by getting organized and making a plan. You can start by creating a checklist to ensure you don't miss something important. While a divorce is frequently an emotional event, putting together a plan will increase your ch...
It's pretty common for the parents of a spouse going through a divorce to help their adult child out financially during a difficult period in their life. Perhaps they send them some money to help cover the mortgage or car payments. However, what about situations where the parents are wealthy and ...
Family law disputes have the potential to have a significant impact on your quality of life and overall happiness. As a result, it is critical for you to protect your rights to the fullest extent possible when involved in a dispute related to family law. The lawyers of Furman & Zavatsky have the skill and experience to resolve your case as favorably as possible and provide compassionate and understanding legal counsel and representation. We also offer flat fee legal services for divorce and family law issues.
To schedule a free consultation with one of our Los Angeles divorce attorneys, call our office today at 818-528-3471. Read our blog on how to prepare for your first meeting with a divorce lawyer.