High-asset divorce and temporary alimony
If you are approaching the divorce process and you have a high net worth, you need to understand how alimony could impact you as you work through your divorce and afterward. You need to familiarize yourself with your legal options and understand unique factors that...
How are assets commonly hidden?
When going through a divorce, it is easy to get distracted. After all, you have a mountain of legal paperwork to deal with, assets to divide, potential custody matters to decide and your own emotional state to sort through. Unfortunately, your spouse also knows this....
What happens if you try to hide assets in divorce?
When going through a divorce, one of the hardest parts for most people involves division of assets. This is especially true for divorces of high conflict. It can feel terrible to hand over portions of your estate to an ex-spouse, after all. But you should not attempt...
What should you know about asset hiding?
When going through a divorce, it is important to keep a close eye on your assets. Asset hiding is a major issue between divorcees. There is a higher chance of it happening with high asset couples, too, due to the greater ease at which someone can hide large assets....
What does it mean when you comingle your inheritance?
In divorce, you anticipate that you and your spouse will have to split your marital assets equitably. However, you may wonder if equitable distribution will also apply to your inheritance. The answer to that question largely hinges on how you used your inheritance,...
Your divorce and the future of your business
Running your business may have some complications while you navigate your divorce. For one, you will need to determine the fate of your company and whether or not you will maintain ownership despite the changes in your personal relationship. Regardless of your...
The basics for valuing a business during divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult, but the spouses also need to do some time-intensive actions as part of the process. One of these for business owners is valuing a business if it is marital property. It enables the owner or a business valuation expert to come up...
4 tips for preparing for divorce
Whether a split has been a long time coming or a specific event triggered it, divorcing spouses would be wise to take some steps to prepare for the process. Those who are better prepared can have an easier time staying organized, negotiating settlements and managing...
Avoid these big-ticket money mistakes during divorce
Most people understandably focus on the emotional side of divorce when their marriage comes to an end. The pain entices many to pursue the quickest resolution possible. But sometimes, a fast AND equitable divorce may not be in the cards. It’s also not advisable when...
3 ways a divorce can impact your business
When couples are happily married, few think about the potential consequences if the relationship ends in a divorce. But even the happiest of spouses should consider taking realistic steps to protect their future financial well-being. That’s especially true for...
