High-Asset Divorce Attorney in Southern California

When More Is at Stake, Experience Matters

Property division is often the most challenging aspect of any divorce — and those challenges multiply exponentially when significant assets are involved. High-asset divorces demand an attorney who understands not just family law, but the financial instruments, business structures, and valuation methods that determine what you are entitled to.

Attorney Denise Furubotten and her team at Furubotten Law, APC understand exactly how much is at stake. Denise has worked with clients to determine the fate of complex multi-million dollar marital estates throughout her 30-year career — collaborating with forensic accountants, appraisers, and other financial professionals to ensure every asset is thoroughly evaluated and every right is protected.

Understanding California Community Property in High-Asset Cases

Under California Family Code §760, all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are presumed to be community property subject to equal division upon divorce. In high-asset cases, proper characterization — determining what is community property versus separate property — is often the central dispute.

Assets that commonly require careful analysis in high-net-worth divorces include:

• Real estate, including the marital residence, vacation homes, and investment properties
• Closely held businesses and business interests
• Stocks, bonds, stock options, restricted stock units, and other investments
• Retirement accounts, 401(k) plans, IRAs, pensions, and deferred compensation
• Cryptocurrency and digital assets
• Luxury vehicles, boats, aircraft
• Fine art, jewelry, collectibles, and valuable personal property
• Trust interests and inheritance

Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets?

Fair division of property depends on identifying all community assets. Unfortunately, some spouses attempt to conceal assets — through underreporting income, transferring assets to third parties, deferring business income, or manipulating the value of a business interest.

Denise Furubotten has the experience to recognize warning signs of hidden assets and the resources to pursue them. Working with forensic accountants and financial investigators, our team takes steps to ensure that the full picture of your marital estate is presented to the court.

What Happens to a Business in a Divorce?

When a closely held business is a marital asset, its valuation becomes one of the most complex and contested aspects of the divorce. Business valuation methods include the income approach, market approach, and asset-based approach — and the chosen method can significantly affect the outcome. Our team works with qualified business valuation experts to ensure your interests are accurately and persuasively represented.

Discretion and Privacy for High-Net-Worth Clients

Furubotten Law, APC understands the importance of discretion for high-profile and high-net-worth clients. Whether it involves protecting sensitive financial information, managing public exposure, or resolving matters efficiently without unnecessary court appearances, Denise approaches every high-asset matter with the highest level of confidentiality.

Last reviewed: May 2026 · Author: Denise Furubotten, Esq.