California companies spend millions of dollars every year developing trade secrets – everything from complex processes and programs to simple customer lists. These companies need to be ever-vigilant in maintaining the secrecy of these trade secrets otherwise they risk losing … Continued

In a California divorce, a spouse’s separate property is confirmed to that spouse and the community property is divided evenly between the spouses. However, it is very common for spouses to bring a separate property business into the marriage, and … Continued

In 2013, California enacted Family Code §7612(c), a groundbreaking law, which provides that a child may have a parent-child relationship with more than two parents. Prior to the enactment of the new “three parent law,” a biological parent had to … Continued

An executive, celebrity, athlete or other high profile divorce can involve some unique considerations. High profile individuals often must be concerned about discretion in the divorce process. When media outlets begin reporting on the details of a high profile divorce, … Continued