Category: High Asset Divorce

In a California divorce, business valuation in divorce starts only after the court decides how much of the business is community property. The court then values the business, usually as near as practicable to the time of trial, using income, market, or asset approaches, and divides the community share equally. For business owners and spouses […]

A postnuptial agreement in California is a written contract spouses sign after the wedding to define how assets, debts, and income will be handled during the marriage or in the event of divorce. California allows postnups, but courts review them more closely than prenuptial agreements because spouses owe each other fiduciary duties once they are […]

The Moore Marsden rule decides how much of a home bought before marriage belongs to the community when community funds paid down the mortgage after the wedding. The house stays the buying spouse’s separate property, but the community earns a share equal to the principal it paid plus a matching percentage of the appreciation during […]

Yes. California is a community property state. Under Family Code section 760, property acquired during the marriage while living in California belongs to both spouses equally, and section 2550 requires the court to divide the community estate equally at divorce unless the spouses agree otherwise. For Orange County spouses and couples dealing with divorce, property […]

When Your Financial Future Depends on the Right Legal Team High net worth divorce attorneys are specialized family law lawyers who handle divorces involving complex assets, significant wealth, and high financial stakes — typically estates valued at $1 million or more.

High-asset divorces involve complex property division issues, including business interests, real estate, and retirement accounts. Learn how California community property law affects asset division.

At Pinkham & Associates, we have over 25 years of experience representing clients who are business owners. Our team works with trusted experts to ensure both you and your business are protected during your divorce. Contact us today to discuss your case and learn how we can help you secure the best possible outcome for yourself and your business. 

Let the seasoned Orange County divorce attorneys of Pinkham & Associates advocate for your best interests and fight for the property division that you deserve. You can contact us today to schedule your consultation.