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

Glendale divorce lawyers for family businesses and family ties.

Glendale households often hold three generations, a family business, and property in more than one country. Divorce here has to respect all of that while still dividing things the way California law requires.

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Glendale's families, many of them Armenian, Filipino, and Korean, tend to build wealth together across generations, with parents contributing to down payments, siblings working in the family business, and property sometimes held abroad. When a couple divorces, separating what belongs to the marriage from what belongs to the wider family becomes the hardest and most sensitive part of the case.

We handle that sensitivity with straight talk and careful work. Spodek Law Group P.C. owes loyalty to only YOU, and we have been doing this as a family firm since 1976, which means we understand what it costs when family and money collide. Your consultation is free and risk-free.

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 Glendale.

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When parents helped buy the house

A down payment from parents may be a gift to one spouse, a gift to both, or a loan, and each answer changes the property division dramatically. We gather the documents and testimony to establish what that money really was, before the other side writes the story first.

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A family business with relatives on payroll

Valuing a business is harder when siblings and parents work in it and the books blend family and marriage. We separate the community's interest from the extended family's, so the divorce compensates your marriage fairly without dismantling a business three generations depend on.

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Property held in another country

California courts divide community property wherever it sits, including a condo in Yerevan or land in the Philippines, but enforcement abroad takes planning. We inventory foreign holdings, obtain credible valuations, and structure the judgment so overseas assets are offset or divided in ways that actually stick.

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Divorce clients cite responsiveness, custody results, and senior-partner involvement - not generic law-firm praise.

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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 Glendale divorce be filed in?

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Glendale divorces are typically filed at Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave, which handles family law for this part of the county. Courthouse assignment generally runs by ZIP code, and Glendale has several, so we confirm the routing for your exact address first.

Does property in another country get divided too?

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Yes, if it is community property. California defines the community by when and how assets were acquired, wherever they are located, so a home or land bought abroad during the marriage counts. The practical challenge is valuation and enforcement overseas, and we structure settlements with offsets here so foreign paperwork problems do not eat your share.

What if my spouse refuses to participate in the divorce?

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The case proceeds without them. If your spouse does not file a response within 30 days of service, we can request a default judgment, and the court can divide property and order support based on your filings. Disclosure requirements and the Family Code §2339 waiting period still apply, but silence from the other side does not stop a California divorce.

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