Our Court Appointed California District Court Divorce Receivers Are Here to Help
Marital dissolution receiverships are often emotionally charged and legally complex. In many cases, appointing a neutral California Divorce Receiver is the most effective way to safeguard real estate, business interests, cash flow, and personal property belonging to the marital estate.
FedReceiver, Inc. has decades of experience serving as court-appointed receivers in family law matters throughout California. Our team has managed divorce receiverships involving diverse businesses—ranging from restaurants and retail operations to professional services, security firms, and equipment-rental companies—ensuring transparency, stability, and compliance with court orders.
Here’s how our California District Court Divorce Receivers can help you:
When appointed in a marital dissolution case, a California Divorce Receiver may take possession of various assets, including real estate, businesses, stocks, intellectual property, and personal property. These engagements often require collaboration with forensic accountants, appraisers, and property managers.
A skilled divorce receiver must balance sensitivity and firmness—maintaining open communication with both parties while making difficult decisions as needed to preserve and distribute assets fairly. FedReceiver, Inc. provides that blend of empathy, precision, and professionalism to navigate even the most contentious family court proceedings.
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Businesses
A divorce receiver may assume control of active businesses to stabilize operations, manage finances, or oversee a sale. Once the court approves liquidation, proceeds are distributed in accordance with the divorce judgment.
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Real Estate
Our receivers administer a wide range of real estate assets in marital estates, including commercial and residential holdings.
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Single Family Home
From luxury estates to modest residences, FedReceiver manages, maintains, and, when appropriate, sells single-family homes under court supervision.
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Condominium
Whether primary residences or vacation properties, we coordinate with HOAs, handle maintenance, and manage or sell the property for the benefit of both spouses.
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Jewelry
Jewelry is often one of the most contested forms of personal property in a marital estate. FedReceiver coordinates secure storage, professional appraisal, and sale of valuable jewelry items, ensuring that proceeds are distributed fairly under court supervision.
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Art
Art collections—whether paintings, sculptures, or collectible pieces—require careful handling and valuation. FedReceiver works with certified art appraisers to assess market value, arrange storage, and facilitate sales or transfers consistent with court orders.
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Boats
Boats, yachts, and other watercraft can be high-value and high-maintenance assets. FedReceiver ensures they are properly stored, insured, and, if required, sold through a transparent process approved by the court.
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RV's
RVs and other large vehicles are cataloged, stored, and appraised for equitable division or liquidation. FedReceiver manages all logistics, from transport to sale, ensuring compliance with all court directives.
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Intellectual Property
Intellectual property can hold significant marital value. FedReceiver engages qualified professionals to evaluate, market, and, when necessary, sell IP assets such as trademarks, patents, or creative works.
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Commercial Property
Office, industrial, or retail properties may require neutral management or sale to ensure fair valuation and prevent disputes over income or expenses.
When is a California District Court Divorce Receiver needed?
A divorce receiver may be appointed when one or both parties are unable to cooperate in managing shared assets, when a business or property is at risk of loss, or when court orders are being disregarded. These cases require not only legal and financial expertise but also interpersonal skill and discretion. FedReceiver brings both to every engagement, providing peace of mind to attorneys and litigants alike.
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Locations Served
With cases involving assets throughout the country and internationally, FedReceiver, Inc. provides nation-wide receivership services including international asset recovery.
Alameda, Butte, County of San Francisco, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Marin, Orange County, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Ventura County, and the California District Court.
States with cases/assets include Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Who needs a court-appointed California District Court Divorce Receiver?
If you are a divorce lawyer, FedReceiver has the knowledge and experience needed to administer your divorce receivership case.
Divorce Attorneys
Family law and divorce attorneys rely on FedReceiver, Inc. to manage and preserve marital assets during litigation. Our team ensures compliance, transparency, and timely reporting to the court.
Lenders
When real estate or business loans default during marital disputes, a receiver may be appointed to maintain and protect collateral, ensuring preservation of value.
Business Partners or Co-Owners
When both spouses share ownership in a business or partnership and disagreements prevent proper management, appointing a partnership dispute receiver can maintain operations until resolution.
Government or Court-Appointed Matters
In some cases, courts appoint receivers to manage assets affected by probate, judgment enforcement, or related legal proceedings tied to the divorce.
How we work together
From identifying problems to implementing solutions, our experienced team utilizes its decades of experience, expertise, training and resources to successfully administer its receiver, partition, provisional directorship, dissolution manager and distribution agent cases.
Reach out
Please reach out via our contact page or call us at our Los Angeles corporate office. Our state and federal cases involve assets throughout the county.
Set an Appointment
An initial call will allow for an initial assessment of the proposed case.
Sample Pleadings/Orders
With approximately 800 cases, FedReceiver has a vast library of exemplars including motions seeking appointment of receiver, orders appointing receiver and memorandum of points & authorities.
References
We offer excellent references with local and national law firms, accounting firms and clients.
Court Experience
Given our decades of experience and hundreds of cases, we have appeared in state/federal court and have excellent relationships with numerous courts/judges.
Get to know our expert California District Court Divorce Receivers
Founded by James Donell, FedReceiver, Inc. is a family-led firm recognized statewide for its expertise in receivership administration.
Our leadership includes past Presidents of the California Receivers Forum and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER). Stephen Donell, James Donell, Todd Donell, and Sarah Bates have collectively managed over 800 receivership and partition cases throughout California, including divorce, partnership disputes, and complex business dissolutions.
Offices
Northern California
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles
Wilshire Bundy Plaza 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Subsuit 1120
Phone: 310.207.8481
Stephen J. Donell Los Angeles
President of FedReceiver, Inc., Jalmar Properties, Inc. and Donell Expert Services, Inc.
James H. Donell Los Angeles
Founder and CEO of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Todd D. Donell Los Angeles
Executive Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Sarah R. Bates Los Angeles
Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Review the chapter authored by Mr. Donell
Reviving the Financially Distressed Business
Reviving The Financially Distressed Business is the essential guide for business owners and corporate leaders whose companies are under—or anticipating—financial difficulties. See Chapter 11, Receiverships, written by Court Receiver Stephen Donell, CCIM, CPM
Steve Donell’s contribution to the book “Reviving a Financially Distressed Business” reflects not only his expertise as a receiver, but his sound judgment on how receivership can be used to effectively advance a financially troubled business.”
– Brian Davidoff, Esq. Author and Editor