
Our Court Appointed Orange County Divorce Receivers Are Here to Help
Marital dissolution receiverships are often highly contentious. In many cases, however, appointing a divorce receiver in Orange County is the most effective way to safeguard real estate, cash flow, personal property, or jointly owned businesses within the marital estate. FedReceiver, Inc. has extensive experience in family court divorce receiverships, handling matters that involve retail businesses, equipment rental companies, restaurants, security services, and other enterprises subject to litigation during divorce.

Here’s how our Orange County Divorce Receivers can help you:
A court-appointed Orange County divorce receiver may take possession of a wide range of marital assets, including real estate, stocks, businesses, intellectual property, and personal property. These complex cases often require the use of forensic accounting services to ensure transparency. In addition, the receiver must be able to communicate effectively with all parties, offering guidance when necessary, but also acting firmly to protect the estate when facts require.
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Businesses
Operating businesses may be placed under the control of a divorce receiver. In many cases, the business is ultimately sold, with proceeds distributed according to the court order.
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Real Estate
A receiver can administer real estate assets in divorce cases, including residential and commercial property. Learn more about the role of real estate receivers.
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Single Family Home
From large estates to smaller residences, FedReceiver has experience managing and selling homes as part of divorce proceedings.
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Condominium
Whether a primary residence or vacation property, receivers can coordinate with HOAs, manage the property, and oversee sales for the benefit of the estate.
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Jewelry
Items may be appraised and sold with proceeds allocated to the marital estate.
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Art
Professional appraisers assist in valuing and selling artwork.
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Boats
Boats may be appraised and sold.
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RV's
RV’s can be secured, stored, appraised, and sold.
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Intellectual Property
Valuable IP, such as patents or trademarks, may be appraised, marketed, and sold by professionals engaged by the receiver.
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Commercial Property
Office, retail, and industrial real estate can be stabilized, managed, and sold under court supervision.
When is an Orange County Divorce Receiver needed?
A divorce receiver in Orange County may be necessary when disputes over asset management arise, when there is evidence of waste or concealment of property, or when parties cannot cooperate in managing businesses and investments. These cases require not only technical expertise but also the ability to handle challenging personalities, emotions, and behavior with impartiality.

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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 Orange County Divorce Receiver?
If you are a divorce lawyer, FedReceiver has the knowledge and experience needed to administer your divorce receivership case.
Lender
When marital assets include defaulted business or real estate loans, a court-appointed receiver may be required to manage collateral and protect value.
Divorce Attorney
Legal professionals often engage receivers to ensure assets are preserved and fairly administered during litigation.
Defrauded Investor/Consumer
In certain cases, investors and consumers may benefit from receivership proceedings coordinated with agency enforcement actions.
Government Agencies
State and federal agencies may appoint receivers in related matters involving fraud, health and safety code violations, or criminal restitution.

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 court receivers in Orange County
Founded by James Donell, FedReceiver is a family business recognized as a leader in the receivership industry.

Our team has served as past Presidents of the California Receivers Forum (Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter) and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER). We are frequent panelists and speakers at industry conferences, reinforcing our reputation as trusted experts.
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
