Litigation | Crisis Management
We are an experienced and tenacious family law firm servicing California, New York, and New Jersey.
Divorce is not a failure, but a recognition that things can, and should, change for the better. “Onward and upward” is more than just a slogan; it’s the ethos that motivates the team at McAlarnen & Sun.
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If you need more in-depth information and want to explore if McAlarnen & Sun is the firm for you, reach out and we will return your call within one business day.
Areas of Practice
Crisis Management
The process of divorce often begins in a crisis: a relationship that was promised to last until “death do you part” has now suddenly come to an end. People who have never paid a bill in their relationship are now being told there is no money, while the other spouse continues to seemingly live the high life. Or, a spouse who used to chuckle when you forgot to put the emergency brake on the stroller now claims that you are a danger to your child and that your child must be protected from you at all costs. These are crises that require an immediate and comprehensive approach, sometimes with the help of third party professionals. M&S was born from the idea of wanting to help people navigate one of the most devastatingly stressful times of their life - hence the focus on crisis management as a part of the overall services provided by M&S.
Business Valuation
The ability to accurately determine the current and future value of a business is key to protecting your property rights when complex asset issues involving business valuations, asset characterization, tax implications, and other financial details are at play.
Domestic Violence
Knowing the nuances of both the statutes and case law defining what actually constitutes abuse, but also mastering the technical trial skills needed to be successful in any legal action, are key to defending against false allegations of domestic violence as well as seeking protection from the Court from your abusive partner.
Child Custody
From visitation disagreements to international "move-away" requests, M&S has the experience and tenacity required to get you through the ugliest aspects of child custody litigation. Knowing when to step back and allow things to cool down vs. when to apply the pressure is the most difficult aspect of child custody litigation, but one that makes all the difference between spending years in litigation (missing out on having a healthy relationship with the other parent and your child) vs. weeks quickly defusing people's defense mechanisms and getting to the heart of the issues.
Property Division
In high net worth cases, “property division” includes a lot more than a simple 50/50 split of assets. At M&S, we pride ourselves on our experience in complex property cases involving separate property tracings, reimbursements, and breaches of fiduciary duties that can (and often do) have a monumental effect on the overall division of property. We work hand in hand with a select group of forensic accountants to bring each case to a beneficial resolution for our clients, whether by way of trial or settlement.
Our Office
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 649
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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