Family Law

Restricted stock options are a special kind of compensation that is generally provided to executives and other high-level employees, workers at startups, and some other categories. They can be highly valuable, but their limitations mean that it is complex to manage...

Successfully maneuvering through a contentious divorce in California requires patience, skill, and strategic thinking. Unfortunately, remaining calm and collected isn’t always easy when ending a marriage. But "difficult" isn’t "impossible." In fact, enlisting a...

The marital home is often sold in divorce and the proceeds from the sale are divided between the former spouses. However, if you're an investor with a large real estate portfolio, you have additional factors to consider. Here are some important tips to keep in mind if...

How much a parent loves his or her child and wants to provide him or her with the best care could factor into a child custody decision. That said, financial considerations may impact a California family court judge when deciding who gets custody. A parent or guardian...

California has more women-owned companies than any other state with over 1.3 million female-headed operations. When women business owners divorce, they risk disruption to their companies that could undermine their success. Here is a handful of tips for entrepreneurial...

A large number of California spouses celebrate many years together. People's perceptions about decades-long marriages are that the unions will last "forever." That is not always the case, as many spouses file for divorce even decades after being married. A long-term...

Divorced California parents can take steps to try to maintain a healthy co-parenting relationship, although it may not always be easy. Most parents want to do what is best for their children, so if they can approach forging a healthy relationship with their exes from...

If a married couple in California can no longer make things work, they usually get divorced. People who haven't been through a divorce might be unsure of what to do next. To find the help you need, here are several considerations to make before you file for divorce....

When California couples marry without signing prenuptial agreements, they might later decide they want to draft postnuptial agreements in certain situations. While a postnuptial agreement cannot guarantee that you will be financially secure if you get divorced, it can...

Every California couple going through a divorce has a unique situation. There isn't just one solution for preparing your finances for the process and life afterward. However, there are some general steps that you should follow to help point your finances in the right...