The anticipation let alone the reality of the holidays often contribute to a great deal of stress for people. For marriages already under strain, a holiday season may put an end to any hopes of moving forward together. Many spouses make the choice to part ways when...
When a spouse wants to surprise a partner with a special gift, he or she might try to hide the purchase until after giving the gift. Most people would agree this falls into an acceptable realm of hiding purchases. However, other situations involving hidden purchases,...
You have worked hard to build up a profitable business, so if you are preparing for a divorce, you may worry that a court will award your spouse a portion of your business value. This ruling may cause you to sell off the business to pay your spouse. This is where your...
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a private agreement between you and your partner that sets forth a fair plan for property division, alimony payments, debt obligations and other estate planning concerns should you end up separating. If you are preparing for your...
If a divorce dissolves, you could potentially lose all of your assets. A prenuptial agreement serves as a protective document. If you accumulate separate property, you can keep it even after a divorce. The way to make sure that your prenup is valid, you need to...
Couples at all income levels divorce, but the process is often more complex among high-asset couples. With higher incomes and more assets involved, divorce can be challenging and contentious. To make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible, and that there is a...
Mediation does not work for every family. It generally requires both parties to agree to mediation and your spouse may choose to fight. If your spouse does remain committed to an amicable divorce and feels open to compromise, however, this may provide a good...
If the court determines that you should pay alimony or you volunteer to do so, you may need to purchase a life insurance policy. You may then need to name your ex as a beneficiary. If you already have life insurance in place with him or her named as a beneficiary, you...
The rules about assigning alimony leave a lot up to judges. They can often make decisions about how long you have to pay and how much based on what they learn about your marriage and financial situations. In the past, some judges would order permanent alimony or...
Property division is often one of the most contentious aspects of divorce, especially for business owners. If you and your spouse co-own a business, ending your marriage can be extremely complicated. Joint ownership does not necessarily mean equal ownership, and you...
