Other than issues relating to children, the California appellate courts have repeatedly ruled that the information in a divorce file is open to the public. This means that if issues relating to support or property division are heard in court, your financial life will become a matter of public record, open to anyone who asks to see the file.
This can be particularly devastating to business owners or professionals whose incomes and assets may exceed the norm, subjecting them to harassment or ridicule if reported in the news or by other means.
An attorney experienced in representing business owners and professionals understands these issues, and can negotiate confidentiality agreements, work to keep sensitive business information out of the court file, and work to have the case handled through private alternative dispute resolution, where personal information can remain private.