Northern California Family Law Blog

A business owner going through a divorce has an added source of anxiety beyond dealing with the end of their relationship, whether the process is acrimonious or not. Depending on when the business was formed, and in the absence of any legal agreement...

The division of assets is invariably a challenging part of divorce, made even more so when a business involved. The picture can become even more complex when the business in question is an early-stage startup. The seed funding such a venture has secured...

Bringing a startup from an initial idea to the point where it turns a profit, can be advantageously sold, or goes public is an undertaking that requires enormous dedication, skill, and luck. Many founders and key startup employees put everything else in their...

When a couple divorces, dividing assets such as real estate, bank accounts, and brokerage funds, is an expected part of the separation and these divisions are often complex. For business owners, creators, and inventors, however, property division can also involve determining who gets...

When a couple divorces in California, they may believe they’re braced for how expensive and time-consuming the process will be. Nevertheless, many couples are still shocked by the size of the costs when the bills start to roll in. Despite all the popular...

In a high-value divorce, the complexity of a couple’s financial holdings can naturally make the fair division of marital property challenging. When there are offshore assets involved—or it is suspected that undisclosed offshore accounts may exist—that challenge grows. In California, almost all 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...

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, especially if one...

Acknowledging the end of a marriage and seeking divorce is never easy, but in the best of cases, it can be a mutual decision pursued with mutual respect and calm on both sides. However, when dealing with a narcissist, divorce is sure to...

When entrepreneurs divorce, the businesses they have created and grown create layers of complexity that other divorces will likely not have. In this article, we will address primary concerns business owners have and how you can protect your business in a divorce. Here’s...