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HOLLYWOOD · SPODEK LAW GROUP P.C. · LOS ANGELES

Hollywood divorce lawyers who understand entertainment income.

Residual checks, production gigs that end without warning, and income that swings from year to year make Hollywood divorces harder to price than most. We build support and property numbers that hold up in court.

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People in Hollywood get paid in ways most divorce lawyers never see, with residual checks arriving years after the work, production jobs that end abruptly, and side income from a dozen sources. Working actors, editors, grips, and writers live here alongside the bartenders and baristas chasing the same industry, and their divorces need lawyers who can actually read an entertainment pay stub.

Spodek Law Group P.C. is a second-generation firm that has been doing this work since 1976, and our Los Angeles office sits just south of you in Wilshire Center. When you reach out, you start with a risk-free consultation where you can ask us anything you want, regardless of how long it takes.

California divorce runs on the same rules wherever you live: no-fault grounds, the 6-month residency requirement, community property division, and a waiting period of 6 months and 1 day from service before your marital status ends. What changes with your address is the courthouse, the judges, and the local procedures - and that is exactly what we handle for you. When you reach out, you start with a risk-free consultation, and you can ask us anything you want.

The cases we see in Hollywood.

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Calculating support on income that swings

A great year followed by two lean ones is normal in this industry, but the guideline formula in Family Code §4055 needs a number to work with. Courts can average income over time, and we fight to make sure the average reflects reality rather than one outlier season.

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Residuals from work done during the marriage

Residuals and backend points earned from projects made while you were married are community property, even when the checks arrive after you separate. We trace what was earned when, so you keep what is yours and split only what California law actually says gets split.

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Parenting plans around production schedules

A parent who disappears on location for three months needs a custody order built for that rhythm, with makeup time and travel provisions written in. LA County requires free Family Court Services mediation before a contested custody hearing, and we prepare you so that session works in your favor.

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“She did a great job representing me during my divorce. She was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the process. She stayed on task of getting the negotiations completed.”

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“I came to Spodek when everyone told me I had no chance of getting custody. Not only did they prove everyone wrong, but they secured full custody and a favorable financial settlement.”

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“Todd Spodek, Alex Zhik and the rest of their team are excellent and respectful. They always get back to you very quickly and took care of me as if I was their own family.”

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“Their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts were instrumental in securing a victorious outcome in what was an incredibly challenging case. I am truly grateful for their exceptional service.”

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“Todd personally handled my case and was available 24/7 during critical moments. Their strategic approach, thorough preparation, and courtroom presence were impressive.”

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“By the time our free consultation was over, we left at ease. All our questions were answered and we had a sense of relief. Todd changed our lives.”

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Which courthouse will my Hollywood divorce be filed in?

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Hollywood divorces are generally filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N Hill St in downtown Los Angeles, which handles most central LA family law cases. The court assigns filings by ZIP code, so a few blocks can change your courthouse, and we confirm yours before filing.

How is support set when my income is irregular?

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Child support follows the guideline formula in Family Code §4055 and spousal support follows the factors in Family Code §4320, and both need a reliable income figure. For entertainment income, courts often look at several years of tax returns rather than a single season, and we push for the timeframe that treats you fairly, whether you are paying or receiving.

How long will my Hollywood divorce take?

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California imposes a waiting period, so your marital status cannot end earlier than six months and one day after your spouse is served, under Family Code §2339. An agreed case can be fully negotiated well inside that window, while a contested one with custody or property fights can run considerably longer.

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