Family law · Newport Beach
Discreet counsel for divorces where a lot is at stake.
Ashcombe Family Law represents business owners, executives and families with significant property through divorce, custody and the agreements that protect what they've built.
ForFounders, executives and professionals
MattersBusinesses, property and children
ApproachPrivate by default, ready for court
The practice
Family law, for complicated estates.
Nine kinds of matters, each one handled closely, with the business, the finances and the children in view together.
Discretion
Discretion, by design.
When a family's finances and a company's future are both on the table, how a matter is handled matters as much as the result. These are the things worth settling at the start.
Confidential communication
Tell us how and when it's safe to reach you, by phone, email or text.
Handled privately where possible
Negotiation and mediation keep more of a matter out of the courtroom. If filings are needed, ask what would become public and when.
Who handles your matter
Ask who will be handling your matter and how to reach them directly.
A plan for the business and the family
The company, the finances and the children belong in one conversation, so a decision in one doesn't undo another.
Engagement
How an engagement begins
Three quiet steps, so you know exactly what happens after you reach out.
- 01
A private inquiry
Call, or send a short note. We check for conflicts first, then find a time that suits you, contacting you only the way you've asked.
- 02
A confidential consultation
Sit down with an attorney and explain what's happening, in your own words. Bring your questions and whatever documents you have.
- 03
A plan in writing
You leave with a clear view of your options, the likely next steps, and how we would approach them. What you decide, and when, is up to you.
Questions
What clients often ask first
General answers for California. Every situation is different, so the consultation is where we talk about yours.
Ask us: (949) 555-0126What happens to a business in a divorce?
In California, a business started or grown during the marriage may be community property, in whole or in part. Its value is usually set with the help of a valuation expert, and there are several ways to divide it, including one spouse keeping the company while the other receives other assets. We look at what keeps the business running as well as what is fair.
Can my divorce be kept private?
Court filings in a California divorce are generally public, but a great deal can be kept out of them. Settling through negotiation or mediation, and limiting which financial details are filed, can reduce what ends up in the record. We'll talk through the options that fit your situation.
How long does it take?
California has a waiting period of at least six months from the date the other spouse is served before a divorce can become final. Matters with a business, several properties or contested valuations often take longer, depending on how much is agreed. We'll give you a realistic picture at the consultation.
What should I bring to a consultation?
Whatever you have is fine: recent tax returns, business financial statements, account and property statements, any prenuptial agreement, court papers you've received, and your questions written down. If you don't have these yet, come anyway. We'll tell you what to gather next.
When you're ready
A private conversation, before anything else.
Tell us a little about your situation, and we'll find a discreet time to talk.