Question 1

Do you have a Korean-speaking property division lawyer in Los Angeles and Orange County?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attorney Leah Choi provides California divorce property division consultations in Korean and English for clients in Los Angeles County and Orange County.

Question 2

Can you review community-property and separate-property issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Depending on the matter, the review may include acquisition dates, source of funds, title, transfers, payment history, and records that may be relevant to classification or tracing issues.

Question 3

Can you help with a house, mortgage, sale, or buyout issue?

Accepted Answer

Real estate matters may involve equity, mortgage balances, title, refinance questions, down-payment history, sale proposals, buyout proposals, and post-separation payments. The relevant documents should be reviewed before evaluating a proposed division.

Question 4

What if the divorce involves a 401(k), IRA, pension, or QDRO?

Accepted Answer

Retirement assets may require review of plan statements, dates, contributions, and the type of retirement plan. Some plans may require a separate QDRO or coordination with a QDRO professional.

Question 5

Can you review a business or self-employment asset?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Depending on the case, relevant materials may include formation records, ownership information, tax returns, financial statements, business accounts, compensation records, and other documents. A valuation professional may be needed in some matters.

Question 6

What if assets, records, gifts, or inheritance are connected to Korea?

Accepted Answer

Korean-language records, overseas accounts, real property, family transfers, gifts, inheritance, or business interests should be identified early. California family law issues can be reviewed, while Korean-law, tax, valuation, title, or enforcement questions may require other qualified professionals.

Question 7

Do debts and taxes matter in property division?

Accepted Answer

Debts, tax liabilities, transaction costs, and potential tax consequences can affect how a property proposal is evaluated. Tax advice may require a CPA or other qualified tax professional.

Question 8

What is the initial retainer for a disputed or negotiated property division matter?

Accepted Answer

The initial retainer is generally $5,000, and attorney time is billed at $300 per hour against the retainer. The retainer is an advance deposit, not a flat fee for the entire case, and replenishment may be required.

Question 9

Do you offer Google Meet video consultations for property division matters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Google Meet video consultations are available statewide in California in Korean or English on weekdays and weekends. The fee is $150 for up to 60 minutes. After the appointment and payment are confirmed, the Google Meet link is sent by email.

Question 10

Can I schedule a property division consultation in Irvine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Weekday in-person property division consultations are available by appointment at Irvine Office. Weekend Orange County in-person consultations are available at the Fullerton Main Office.

Question 11

Are weekend property division consultations available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Phone consultations are available throughout California on weekends from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time by appointment. Google Meet video consultations are also available statewide on weekends. Fullerton and Burbank in-person consultations are available on weekdays and weekends by appointment. Burbank consultations are scheduled by phone. Irvine and LA Koreatown in-person consultations are available on weekdays.

Question 12

Are Korean and English consultations both available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clients may discuss their California divorce property division matter in Korean, English, or a combination of both.

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