If you own a business in California, you effectively have two incomes. The first is the one on your tax return, i.e. the number your CPA submits to the IRS. The second is the one a family court sees when it calculates child or spousal support, and this number is often meaningfully higher.

The start of a new year is one of the most common times married couples reassess their finances. Year-end bonuses are paid, business books are closed, new ventures begin, and long-term goals come into focus. For many couples in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California, this financial reset leads to an important – but often misunderstood – question: Do I need a postnuptial agreement?

Prenuptial agreements are far more than safeguards reserved for the rich and famous. Prenups are practical tools that allow couples from all backgrounds establish clear financial expectations, protect certain assets, and avoid conflict. This blog post explores five interesting facts about prenups that will be helpful to couples planning to get married.

Restricted Stock Units offer tremendous financial upside, but they also introduce complexities for married couples in California. This blog post explores how prenuptial agreements can help recipients protect their RSUs and establish fair procedures to divide the proceeds in the event of divorce.