Assets Archives - Helene L. Taylor

How to determine the house value in divorce

You and your spouse or partner own a home together and want to know the house value for purposes of dividing or equalization your assets. How do you determine a house's value for purposes of legal separation, divorce or the dissolution of a domestic partnership? If you … [Read more...]

What is an equitable distribution of assets in divorce?

Helene

Equitable Distribution Defined Community property laws control the distribution of property in dissolution, divorce and legal separation in nine states including Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Equitable division law … [Read more...]

For nearly 30 years, I’ve worked with brilliant and formidable attorneys, judges, mediators, and family law experts in Hawaii, Marin, Napa, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and the San Francisco Bay area. I’ve helped thousands of men and women negotiate prenup, postnup, and marital settlement agreements. I’m currently enrolled in Stanford University Medical School’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education Applied Compassion Training (2022.) I integrate compassion science into my legal practice. If you’d like to consult with me, Helene L. Taylor, Please schedule a call.

"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