Tag Archives: high-asset divorce
What happens during the process of a divorce?
When a couple decides to file for divorce, they begin a legal process that is often confusing and complicated. However, there are specific steps that are taken during the divorce that allow the couple to formally end their marriage. Sometimes this process can take a long time; other times this can be a quick… Read More »
Military divorce: what you need to consider
Divorce can be a very difficult process for any family. But consider, for a moment, if you were in the military, or if your spouse was in the military. Going through a divorce under these circumstances can be very trying for the family, and there are many issues and topics that need to be… Read More »
Why an attorney is important when filing for divorce
Let’s say that you and your spouse decide it is time to legally separate or divorce. When this decision is made, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all of the issues you need to consider. Separation and divorce are obviously two very important matters that the spouses need to carefully consider in order to… Read More »
If you get a divorce, what happens to your pet?
There are many married couples out there that simply don’t want children. There’s nothing wrong with that — it’s their choice. Some of these couples may then choose to have a pet dog or cat, and this pet then becomes their proxy child. They love their little Rover or Mittens, and they would do… Read More »
If you’re getting a divorce, be cautious with social media
After you and your spouse that it is time for a divorce, you may be tempted to log on to your favorite social media site and yell from the cyber mountaintop about how crummy your soon-to-be-ex is. As great as this sounds in theory, and as cathartic as it may be, the results are… Read More »
The relationship between alimony and taxes
In our last post, we talked about alimony and how having this in your divorce means that the people involved need to keep meticulous records of the payments. Without such records, it is possible that the former spouses could run into legal trouble down the line — may it involve their divorce or their… Read More »
Why, and how, does alimony get awarded?
As we have outlined in our last two posts, alimony is a very important factor in many divorces. Both spouses involved in the alimony equation need to be prepared for the process and all that it entails. But why does alimony get awarded, and what are the factors for determining how much the alimony… Read More »
Why is recordkeeping so important for alimony?
If it is determined that your divorce will include alimony (or spousal support), then you will either be on the paying or receiving end. Great! (Or not, depending on your situation.) But now what? When such financial payments are involved in your divorce, what are the procedures and processes in place, and what should… Read More »
The prenup primer, Part 4
Over the last week, we have talked about prenuptial agreements and the many aspects involved in them — as well as the factors the spouses need to consider before signing one. Today, we conclude this four-part series by asking a simple question: is a prenuptial agreement right for you and your spouse? Of course,… Read More »
The prenup primer, Part 3
It is easy to think that prenuptial agreements are solid as a rock once they are signed. Prenups have a reputation of being impenetrable to a legal challenge, but in reality that isn’t the case at all. Just like in our last post where we talked about things that actually can’t be included in… Read More »