Tag Archives: high-asset divorce
Owner of hedge fund firm Citadel files for divorce
Individuals in Las Vegas who possess many assets and are considering divorce might find themselves in a similar situation to that of hedge fund firm owner Kenneth C. Griffin and his wife Anne Dias Griffin. Filing for divorce after 11 years, the couple owns numerous assets including an extensive art collection. Although the couple… Read More »
The worst times to call your marriage quits
While June through October is typically dubbed wedding season, January through March is commonly seen as divorce season. Indeed, couples may see the warm weather as a benefit (except in Nevada). And divorces follow in line with many New Year’s resolutions. However, just like there are inopportune times to get married, there are times… Read More »
The newest addition to prenups: social media rules
In our last post, we highlighted a study indicating that Facebook use could lead to marital problems and eventually divorce. Today we explore the growing phenomenon of couples entering into social media prenuptial agreements. Indeed, Nevada law gives couples broad discretion over what they may legislate through prenuptial agreements, including how property shall be… Read More »
How to make your divorce and post-decree life easier
If you’re going through a divorce, getting unsolicited advice is just part of the process. You may get tired of random recommendations and opinions, but it is best to treat them as well wishes and draw your own conclusions. After all, every divorce is different, and chances are that the people who are giving… Read More »
What acts of kindness can do for divorcees
The emotional toil that comes from divorce is well-documented. Despite the number of blog posts and articles written about what ill-will and nastiness during divorce does to parties and their children, the hatred and bitterness still continues…unfortunately. It appears that couples embroiled in divorces get caught up in bitter tit-for-tat arguments that seemingly never… Read More »
Best wishes for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day should be special for all moms; new mothers who are doing the best they can, moms who do everything around the house, as well as matriarchs who are the backbone of the families they support. However, mothers who are going through divorces, as well as those who are dealing with custody issues… Read More »
Advice for men going through divorce
Some men tend to shy away from advice during divorce. After all, men are stereotyped into not having feelings, being absent fathers and greedy people who don’t want to give up anything. However, most stereotypes can be debunked, and those involving divorcing men are no different. The reality is that men deal with emotional… Read More »
Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson files for divorce
The National Football League’s offseason carries with it a great deal of intrigue. After the Super Bowl Champion is crowned, questions and stories abound about a particular team’s draft needs and free agency signings. Then comes offseason training activities (OTAs) and the annual draft. During these times, the public may not follow players very… Read More »
How to prepare for tax time during divorce
In a prior post, we presented a post on basic tax questions to ask your attorney as you prepare for divorce. With the federal income tax filing deadline just under two weeks away (April 15), we find it appropriate to revisit tax issues. A recent Forbes article highlighted some important points for potential divorcees… Read More »
Studies reveal interesting reasons behind divorces
The reasons for divorce are not as commonly discussed compared to the many issues that come about while couples are going through the process. After all, child custody issues, financial infidelity and emotional abuse are a few of the things that battling couples endure during a divorce. Nevertheless, a few studies on the causes… Read More »