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...
High Asset Divorce
What should you know about the financial side of divorce negotiations?
One of the most challenging aspects of a divorce is dividing your assets and managing your finances so that after the divorce, you can continue to live a stable life. While you probably know it is essential to understand the complete financial picture when going into...
What to expect from a high asset divorce with no prenup in place
Each week, New Jersey residents tune in with viewers across the country to catch the latest episode of a favorite television show. Reality shows continue to keep viewers hooked, and people wait all week to see what the stars will do next. Shows like "The Real...
Inheritances and high-asset divorces
Not all divorces are created equal. Some are relatively straightforward with few assets to be divided, no children to fight over, and the parties agreeing on just about every legal issue. Others, though, are knock down, drag-out fights where each party has to be as...
High-asset divorce and the benefits of forensic accounting
When it comes to high-asset divorces, there is a lot on the line. A poorly negotiated or litigated divorce can be extremely costly, leaving an individual with less financial resources than he or she deserves. This is why it is critical that those who are going through...
Putting a value on investment residential real estate related matters
Many couples in New Jersey own additional properties, such as homes or even commercial buildings, that they use to make additional income. In some cases, a residential real estate related matters investment business can be so lucrative that the couple can devote their...
High asset divorces can seem more contentious than other cases
Any given divorce case will involve quite a range of issues to address, from child custody and support to alimony and property division. However, when a couple has a significant amount of assets, it is the property division part of the divorce case that can become...
How do you define “marital property” in a high-asset divorce?
When New Jersey residents are involved in a high-asset divorce, one question may override all others: who gets what? But, to solve that problem, exact legal terms will come into play, none more important than the term "marital property." So, how do you define "marital...
Richest man in the world set to go through high asset divorce
By now everyone in New Jersey knows about the online retailer Amazon. The use of this service is becoming so prevalent that the company is becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world. That has made the owner of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, a very wealthy man. Some...
Understanding the implications of a high asset divorce
Everyone knows that a divorce ends a marriage so that the two people involved in the relationship can, hopefully, move on to a better life. However, a divorce is more than just an opportunity to get out of a relationship that isn't living up to expectations. For...