Chen

I. BACKGROUND

Chen and Yang married in 1985. They effected a “physical separation in 2002,” but it was not until 2012 that Chen filed for divorce. He filed his first petition for dissolution of marriage in May 2012, withdrew the petition, and filed a new petition again in October 2012. Following the separation, Yang founded a company, Culturelinks, Inc. In 2013, Yang earned a salary of approximately $692,000 from Culturelinks. Chen also worked for Culturelinks, earning roughly $2,000-3,000 per month. In May 2012, the parties executed a “quitclaim deed agreement” in which Chen disclaimed any interest in Culturelinks. In August 2012, the parties executed a marital settlement agreement. Attorney Joseph Tse drafted the agreement. Tse also served as a mediator for Chen and Yang, who were then both unrepresented. After Chen filed for divorce in October 2012, Attorney Wendy Lun—although she was the owner of the law firm that employed Tse—agreed to represent Yang in the proceedings. Chen remained self-represented. In December 2012, Lun drafted and the parties executed an addendum to the marital settlement agreement. This December addendum incorporated but modified the August…