by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
I was asked to review a division of property. The wife found a neatly typed list of assets, liabilities and valuations complete with a paragraph stating the husband’s rationale for the division on the kitchen table. It was topped by a Post-it Note stating he wanted...
by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Rarely are two people on the same emotional timeline for divorce. Statistically the person who initiates the “break” has thought about it for over a year. The decision to file will also trigger a landslide of consequences that impact life on almost every level. One of...
by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whether someone wants a divorce or not, getting organized and being prepared is essential. Alimony stems from the Latin word for nourishment or sustenance. The fundamental purpose of alimony (called spousal support in California) is to maintain the financial status...
by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The laced thong, the Easter bunny costume, the Ferrari and the $1.8 million dollar Spanish-style duplex were not his to give away. That’s what Shelly Sterling, estranged wife of disgraced Los Angeles Lakers owner Donald Sterling, asserted last month in her suit...
by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recently, I was asked to analyze a complicated draft divorce judgment. From the worn appearance of the documents, question marks, revised numbers and multitude of angry, red, crossed-out words, it was clear that a lot of discussion had taken place. Usually, this level...
