Marriage Archives - Helene L. Taylor

Why do wealthy women marry? Jeff Bezos’s former spouse Mackenzie Scott Remarries, and JLo ponders the need for marriage

Lest you think I'm a jaded cynical divorce lawyer, a preface: I love love and believe in lifelong partnerships. I also believe intentional marriages (with thoughtfully written marital partnership agreements aka prenups) can provide a degree of financial protection or benefits … [Read more...]

Marrying or divorcing a trust fund beneficiary in California?

Helene

Lisa and Jean had fairy tale weddings and luxurious lifestyles during marriage. They lived in multi-million dollar homes in Napa and San Francisco, drove Porsches, had nannies and housekeepers, and travelled to exotic destinations. Both also were horrified during divorce when … [Read more...]

Hello. I’m Helene L Taylor, a California divorce consulting attorney and legal strategist. For nearly 30 years I’ve worked with formidable attorneys and judges in Marin, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Napa and Hawaii, and helped thousands negotiate marital settlement agreements. I help clients understand their circumstances in light of the law and develop strategies to resolve separation and divorce issues with compassion and resilience. Speak with me hourly, virtually, and in confidence.

"Helene understands human behavior, and has a gift for deescalating conflict. I felt safe with Helene representing me during a complicated divorce. We've been friends ever since my divorce sixteen years ago." ~Toni Wroolie, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Stanford University Medicine

"When I realized that I was getting a divorce I knew I needed to find a guide. She’d need to be smart, soulful, kind, and know her way around the legal system like nobody’s business. I loved working with Helene because she covered all of those bases beautifully, and she made it possible for me to move through my divorce with peace of mind and confidence" ~Laurie Wagner, 27powers.org

"Helene gently challenged me to consider which outcome would be best for my daughter and I, and gave me the courage and consistency I needed to pursue it successfully. I learned so much about myself as a result. Helene's is a compassionate and strategic approach. On a personal level, Helene is exceptionally positive and inspiring. I feel blessed to have received Helene's help through a challenging divorce during the pandemic." ~NC, Mother, Los Angeles Small Business Owner