The Role of Forensic Accountants in High-Asset Divorce Cases
High-asset divorce cases often involve complex financial portfolios, requiring a meticulous analysis to ensure an equitable division of assets. Forensic accountants play a critical role in these cases, providing specialized expertise to uncover hidden assets, value marital property, and analyze financial discrepancies. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles family law attorneys frequently collaborate with forensic accountants to protect our California clients’ economic interests during high-stakes divorce proceedings. What is a Forensic Accountant?…
Read MoreSeparate Property Reimbursement Rights in California
Property division in a California divorce can be multifaceted, especially when the issue of separate property reimbursement arises. California’s community property laws generally divide marital assets equally, but the reimbursement rights for separate property contributions add another layer of complexity. Understanding these rights is essential for anyone navigating divorce in California, as they can significantly impact the outcome of property settlements. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles family law attorneys have extensive experience…
Read MoreProtecting Family Businesses in Complex Divorce Cases
Divorce is challenging in any circumstance, but the stakes are even higher when a family business is involved. In California, a community property state, dividing assets—including business interests—can be particularly complex. Protecting your family business during a divorce requires strategic planning, expert valuation, and a skilled legal advocate to ensure its continued success and fairness in the division process. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles family law attorneys focus on navigating…
Read MoreHow Relocation Affects Joint Custody Arrangements in California
Relocation can significantly impact joint child custody arrangements in California, creating challenges for parents and children. Whether due to a new job, family obligations, or personal reasons, one parent’s move can disrupt carefully planned custody schedules and raise questions about how to maintain the child’s best interests. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles family law firm understands the complexities of custody modifications and relocation cases, and we’re here to help you…
Read MoreBenefits of Hiring an Attorney For a High-Asset Divorce
Going through the divorce process is a deeply emotional time. Sadly, it’s also the time to have a cool head in place to protect your rights and safeguard your assets, especially for divorcing spouses in high-asset divorces. One of the best benefits of hiring an attorney to navigate your high-asset divorce is that they are not emotionally involved in the breakup of the marriage. Instead, they can zero in on…
Read MoreHow is Child Neglect Proven?
Child custody in California divorce cases is often the most distressing and emotionally fraught part of the divorce settlement process. When one parent accuses the other of child neglect, the stakes become even higher for all involved in this contentious issue. Because California courts prioritize a child’s best interests in all decisions, the court takes allegations of child neglect in custody cases very seriously. Sadly, many parents make false allegations…
Read MoreDoes a Father Get Visitation if he Does Not Pay Child Support?
When spouses with children divorce in California, child custody and child support are two critical parts of their divorce agreement. Whether spouses agree to terms outside of the courtroom in an uncontested divorce, or a judge decides on the terms of both in a divorce hearing, these two important parts of a divorce judgment are connected, but one does not depend on the other in a California divorce. California family…
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce in California if My Spouse and I Agree on all Terms?
Divorce is rarely easy, even when spouses part on good terms. Breaking up a marriage and home is a distressing prospect for any couple, but when divorcing spouses can agree on all terms in a California divorce, the process becomes much less stressful. But what’s involved in an uncontested divorce and how long does it take to finalize an uncontested divorce in California? If you and your spouse agree on…
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