Los Angeles
High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer

If you are going through a divorce and come from a high net worth family, you need representation from an attorney who understands your unique situation. You may have concerns about losing more of your estate than you are lawfully required to. Perhaps you believe that your spouse may be hiding important assets. No matter your situation, our founding lawyer can bring her many years of experience to your case.

The Dorie A. Rogers, APC, regularly provides discreet representation to high net worth individuals in and around Los Angeles. We have the experience and resources to protect your rights and assets, and we understand the unique needs and concerns of individuals who have large estates.

When someone with a high net worth goes through a divorce, the stakes can be considerably higher than a divorce that does not involve a large estate. Both parties will have an interest in protecting their valued assets and properties.

California’s community property laws dictate how assets and debts are divided during a divorce. The state follows the principle of “community property,” meaning that all assets and debts acquired by either spouse during the marriage are considered equally owned by both, regardless of who earned or incurred them.

Large estates can have their net worth spread across numerous properties, businesses, stocks, investments, and other forms of assets. Locating and documenting those assets can take considerable time if you are not relying on the services of an experienced family law firm.

Only property and assets that were acquired and not inherited during the marriage are subject to division through the courts. Anything that you brought into the marriage or were given during the marriage remains yours. For someone going through a high net worth divorce, non-community properties and assets can be considerable. Proving that an asset is not subject to division through the courts often requires the services of an experienced family law attorney.

The burden of proving that something is not marital property often falls on the individual making that claim. The Dorie A. Rogers, APC, can help you gather appropriate evidence to prove that assets or property that you own outright should not be divided during a divorce.

Parties to a divorce who own large estates may be more likely to want to conceal parts of their estate. During the divorce process, both parties are required to disclose their assets and debts. Failing to do so is considered a serious offense. At The Dorie A. Rogers, APC, our law firm has the experience and resources to investigate whether your spouse is being honest on their disclosure form. You have a lawful right to an equitable share of community property.

Issues of spousal support and child support also require special consideration if you own a large estate. You may have concerns about how your children will maintain their living environment after the divorce. If your spouse is seeking spousal maintenance or child support, you want to ensure that you do not pay more than you are required to by law.