ATTORNEY SARAH T. SCHAFFER, CFLS, LL.M. Business Valuations in DIVORCE
In divorce, what happens to a business that is owned by one or both spouses? The value of the business is included in the marital estate and divided by [...]
In divorce, what happens to a business that is owned by one or both spouses? The value of the business is included in the marital estate and divided by [...]
Was the legal profession an early choice when deciding upon a career? No. I was much more interested in pursuing a career in medicine … until I took [...]
What led you to choose family law within your profession? Going into law school, I thought I wanted to practice criminal defense. I am passionate about helping people through difficult [...]
As divorce rates among individuals over 50 continue to rise, it’s crucial to understand the significant financial implications of late-life separation. This article aims to provide an overview of the [...]
When most people think about divorce, they imagine an angry couple battling to the proverbial death. Adam Driver as the angry husband punching a hole in the wall in Marriage [...]
In California, parties to a divorce must “lay all their cards on the table,” so to speak, regarding all of their assets and debts. While parties may try, there are [...]
By: Sarah T. Schaffer, CFLS, LL.M and Jeremiah S. Marquard, CPA In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was signed into law, implementing sweeping tax reform to reduce [...]
Everyone deserves to have their voice heard. So does your child. In custody and visitation cases in the state of California, if a court determines it would be in the [...]
Prenuptial agreements can be a touchy subject. However, just like an insurance policy, a prenup can help to protect against the unforeseen. It cannot cover everything, but it can significantly [...]
Marriage is one of the oldest institutions in the world and perhaps still one of the most romanticized acts that modern-day human beings engage in. Yet, changing priorities in our [...]