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Breach of Fiduciary Duty

When something doesn’t add up financially during a divorce, it deserves a closer look.

Hidden assets, undisclosed transactions, unauthorized use of marital funds, or other financial misconduct can significantly affect the outcome of a divorce.

Stephen has extensive experience handling complex financial issues in divorce. Working with forensic accountants and other financial specialists when needed, our team can trace financial activity, identify missing or undisclosed information, and determine the best path forward for protecting your interests.

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Financial Transparency Matters in Divorce

Spouses have important financial obligations to one another under California law. During divorce, both parties are also required to provide complete and accurate information about their assets, debts, income, and expenses.

When one spouse hides assets, conceals financial information, misuses marital property, or otherwise violates these obligations, it can constitute a breach of fiduciary duty.

If you suspect something isn’t right, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Our team can help you understand what information needs to be uncovered, whether your financial rights were violated, and what legal options may be available to you.

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Potential Warning Signs

What Can a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Look Like?

Hidden Assets

Property the other spouse never knew about, such as cash, accounts, or investments kept entirely off the books.

Undisclosed Transactions

Buying, selling, transferring, or disposing of property without the other spouse’s knowledge.

Secret Accounts or Debt

Previously unknown bank accounts, credit cards, loans, or other financial obligations.

Misuse of Marital Funds

Using community funds for purposes unrelated to the marriage or for one spouse’s personal benefit.

Incomplete Financial Disclosures

Required divorce disclosure forms that are filed, but leave out income, debts, or other information the court requires.

Questionable Financial Decisions

Financial activity involving marital assets that may have harmed the community estate.

Understanding Your Options

What Happens When Financial Information Is Hidden?

Discovering questionable financial activity doesn’t automatically establish a breach of fiduciary duty. The facts, timing, type of property involved, and financial records all matter.

When financial information is missing or unclear, California’s divorce process provides ways to obtain additional records and information. Depending on the circumstances, a court may also impose consequences when a spouse fails to properly disclose financial information.

The first step is often figuring out what actually happened. Stephen will help evaluate the financial history, identify information that may be missing, and determine whether further investigation or legal action is appropriate.

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