On behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | Jan 16, 2020 | High-asset Divorce
Most Californians who are contemplating a divorce are aware that California is a community property state, but they are not certain how those laws will affect the division of their property. The effect of the community property statutes is especially important for...
On behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | Sep 26, 2019 | High-asset Divorce
For California couples who are divorcing, the level of wealth they had before the marriage or accrued while they were married can be a critical point in the process. Whether the accumulation of assets was due to a business that the couple built together or one spouse...
On behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | Aug 29, 2019 | High-asset Divorce
With the number of people in California, it is inevitable that divorces will happen. Cases where people have significant assets can be contentious and have a lot at stake. When preparing to file for a high-asset divorce, both sides should have legal assistance from...
On behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | Jun 6, 2019 | High-asset Divorce
The divorce laws in California are predicated on the assumption that both spouses will provide a complete and accurate financial disclosure to the other spouse. This assumption cannot always be trusted if the divorce involves a high-asset couple. Humans being humans,...
On behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | May 9, 2019 | High-asset Divorce
When a divorcing California couple turns to valuing their assets, one of the most difficult issues is the value of a jointly owned business. Many couples start small businesses early in their marriage and devote significant energy to making the business a success....
On behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | Feb 28, 2019 | High-asset Divorce
The last few weeks and days before a wedding are usually filled with much joyous anticipation, even for persons entering a second or third marriage. California couples who are marrying for the second or third time may face an uncommon threat to their joint happiness:...
On behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | Oct 16, 2018 | High-asset Divorce
After trying to make your marriage work, you and your partner are preparing for a divorce. You feel overwhelmed, and you have barely even started the divorce process. You have done some research, and you are contemplating choosing a collaborative divorce rather than...
