In a high-net-worth divorce, dividing investment property may become one of the biggest bones of contention during negotiations over asset division. Unlike other types of assets, commercial or residential properties tend to more reliably appreciate in value, as well...
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Your Silicon Valley Power Duo: Understanding the Relationship Between Attorneys and Forensic Accountants in Divorce
by Michelle Hoover | Mar 21, 2024 | Financial Assets
The division of assets in a divorce can have lasting repercussions for both parties, which is why it so frequently becomes one of the most contentious parts of dissolving a marriage. Partners often have competing views on what each is entitled to, and in situations...
From Offshore Accounts to Shell Companies: The Complex Role of a Forensic Investigator in Divorce
by Michelle Hoover | Mar 18, 2024 | Financial Assets
When a couple decides to divorce, dividing their shared property, assets, and liabilities and determining what support obligations are appropriate are a major part of unraveling their former life together. This process is often also a major source of acrimony,...
What Types of Adoptions are Available in California?
by Stephanie Huang | Mar 5, 2024 | Adoptions
When people think of adoptions, they generally envision an adult adopting a non-biological minor child. However, what most people generally do not consider is that there are numerous forms of adoption, and it is applicable to both children and adults alike. This...
How Our Firm Navigates Athlete Divorce Settlements with a Focus on Spousal Support
by Michelle Hoover | Feb 19, 2024 | Divorce, Spousal Support
It's not shocking that pro-athlete divorces are at a much higher rate than the national average. The marriages of professional athletes suffer under a unique set of stressors. Those at the height of their careers can bring in staggering amounts of wealth from generous...
Behind the Scenes: How Athlete Divorce Settlements Impact Child Support Agreements
by Michelle Hoover | Feb 12, 2024 | Child Custody And Visitation
In the high-pressure, high-profile world of professional sports, athletes often have little time to devote to family life, and little privacy in which to address marital troubles with their spouse. Unfortunately, this leads to a relatively high percentage of...
Building a Strong Case: The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Divorce Proceedings
by Michelle Hoover | Jan 29, 2024 | Divorce
In divorce cases where a spouse has a diagnosed or suspected mental illness, that fact can impact property division, spousal support, and child custody. Yet often in divorce, parties are quick to say that their ex is “crazy,” incapable of taking care of themselves,...
How Can My Mental Illness Affect My Child Custody Case?
by Michelle Hoover | Jan 18, 2024 | Child Custody And Visitation
If you suffer from a mental illness, like many in the US do, going through divorce can come with additional worries and stress—namely, the fear that your condition will cause you to lose custody of your children. In fact, your spouse may already be using your mental...
Post-Divorce Financial Problems
by Michelle Hoover | Dec 26, 2023 | Financial Assets
When a marriage ends in divorce, finances are just one aspect of the major upheaval both parties will face. Splitting one household into two has obvious costs that inevitably influence negotiations as you try to reach an equitable asset division agreement and prepare...
The Role of Spousal Support in Short- and Long-Term Marriages
by Michelle Hoover | Dec 19, 2023 | Spousal Support
When a couple gets divorced, settling the financial details and dividing the assets they accumulated during marriage can be one of the most contentious and difficult parts of the process. In addition, one spouse may seek spousal support (also known as alimony),...
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