Be wary of social media evidence in high asset divorce
Social media has become so entrenched in modern life that many Maryland spouses think very little about how their messages and posts might one day be used against them in a court of law. When it comes to high asset divorce, social media often plays a very large role...
Amazon’s Bezos and estranged wife in midst of high asset divorce
There are millions of people in Maryland and around the world who are customers of Amazon, the online retail giant. Jeff Bezos, the CEO and founder of the company, has an estimated fortune of $137 billion. Unfortunately, Bezos' 25-year marriage has ended and he is in...
High asset divorce: Don’t forget to update estate plans
The topic of divorce was regularly in the year-end news for Maryland and elsewhere around the country. Many reports centered on the changes to how alimony would be treated for tax purposes, starting in 2019, and the possible surge to get divorces finalized before the...
Judge set to make decision in couple’s high asset divorce
When a Maryland couple decides to end a marriage, there are many discussions about how assets will be divided between them. Accusations of lying or unfaithfulness may come into play while deliberations occur. However, most couples in the state or elsewhere around the...
Financial considerations to make before high asset divorce
It is hard to be proactive about finances when the emotions surrounding divorce are still fresh. Individuals in Maryland who are in the process of a high asset divorce can be pursued by creditors for joint accounts incurred during the marriage even if is not their...
High asset divorce: Tips for financial protection
These days, ending a marriage can be a costly experience, not only in Maryland but across the country. As if divorce wasn't stressful enough, the financial ramifications of a split can add even more stress to the experience. During a high asset divorce, dividing...
Divorce may end a marriage but needn’t bring happiness to a halt
Maryland married couples are certainly not immune to the many challenges and problems faced by other couples. When pursuing divorce, it's not uncommon to be concerned about one's future, how children will adapt and how finances will change. It's also natural to...
High asset divorce does not always mean equal property division
Maryland has its share of high-end divorces that require dividing property and allocating assets on a large-scale basis. Sometimes, the high asset divorce is a matter of public scrutiny due to intensive press coverage. Many such breakups, however, go essentially...
Couple facing pet care dispute after high asset divorce
When a Maryland couple decides to divorce, part of that process involves determining the structure of their financial obligations to one another. That might include matters of child support, alimony or other ongoing payments from one party to the other. In some cases,...
Can assets be sold during a high asset divorce?
When a wealthy couple decides to end their marriage, a great deal of focus goes into determining how to divide their accumulated assets. This is often a complicated matter, especially when a couple has many different sources of wealth. During a high asset divorce in...
