Cryptocurrency Divorce California: Bitcoin and Digital Asset Division
Cryptocurrency is community property in a California divorce. BHL handles Bitcoin and digital asset division for high-net-worth couples in LA.
Trust Assets in California Divorce: HNW Property Division Guide
Trust assets in a California divorce: revocable, irrevocable, DAPTs, SLATs, ILITs, dynasty trusts. BHL handles HNW property division for trust beneficiaries and settlors.
Business Valuation in California Divorce: Methods, Goodwill, and What Owners Need to Know
When a spouse owns a business, the divorce becomes a valuation fight. California treats a business interest acquired or grown during the marriage as community property under Family Code § 760, which means the non-owner spouse is entitled to half the community property portion of the company’s value. The number that valuation experts assign to […]
Hidden Assets in California Divorce: How Forensic Accounting Uncovers What Your Spouse Won’t Disclose
California’s community property system depends on both spouses making full financial disclosure. Family Code §§ 721 and 1100 impose fiduciary duties between spouses that are among the strictest in any state — each spouse must disclose every asset, every debt, and every material financial fact. When one spouse violates that duty by concealing assets, the […]
Divorce Lawyer Beverly Hills: High-Net-Worth Divorce Counsel
A divorce involving a Beverly Hills estate, multiple properties, and eight-figure assets is not a standard family law matter. It requires an attorney who understands complex asset division, forensic accounting, and the strategic considerations unique to high-net-worth cases. Borna Houman Law provides discreet, sophisticated divorce representation for executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and entertainment professionals throughout Beverly […]
Postnuptial Agreement California: What High-Net-Worth Couples Need to Know
California’s community property laws presume that every asset acquired during marriage belongs equally to both spouses, regardless of who earned it. For high-net-worth individuals, this default can put business interests, investment portfolios, and real estate holdings at risk in a divorce. A postnuptial agreement allows married couples to redefine property rights after the wedding. Borna […]
California Alimony Laws: The Truth About Spousal Support in 2026
Many couples filing for divorce in California misunderstand alimony laws. These laws allow either spouse to ask for support, whatever their gender. Our clients often feel confused about the state’s spousal support system. California courts apply different formulas based on your case. The temporary support calculation typically works this way: Take 40% of the high […]
California Community Property: Hidden Facts That Could Save Your Divorce Settlement [2026 Guide]
The outcome of your divorce settlement in California heavily depends on community property laws. California’s divorce rate sits at 5.88 per 1,000 people, which falls below the national average of 7.1. Many of our clients still struggle to grasp how property division works. California stands as a community property state. The law splits all assets […]
Modifying a Child Custody Order: When and How It’s Possible
How to Change Child Custody Orders: A Parent’s Guide to Changed Circumstances Life’s major changes may require parents with existing custody orders to request a custody modification. Parents can ask for custody changes only after a major shift in circumstances since the original order and if the changes benefit their child’s interests. The courts examine […]
How to Prepare for Your First Family Law Consultation
How to Consult a Lawyer: Your Essential Guide to First Family Law Meetings A family law consultation usually lasts between 30 minutes to an hour . The first meeting is a vital chance to lay the groundwork that resolves your case and builds a strong connection with your attorney . Legal issues can feel overwhelming, […]