Tag Archives: high-asset divorce
A fine day to end a marriage
The titles of some of the movies hint at the decline and fall of a marriage: “He’s Just Not That Into You,” “State of Play,” “Extract” and “Man About Town.” All of those Ben Affleck movies have been released in the past decade; the period during which he has been married to Jennifer Garner…. Read More »
Common divorce mistake: Getting advice from family and friends
There is no one as dear to you as your sister. Or maybe your closest confidant is the guy at work who has apparently been everywhere and done everything. Other people turn to their best friend from their college days, their parents or a member of the clergy. All of these people can play… Read More »
Sun setting on two-star marriage
You might remember a news story from about a year ago about Ben Affleck. He was in a Las Vegas casino playing blackjack when management approached him with allegations that the actor-director was counting cards. The star of the upcoming “Batman v Superman” was asked to leave. Now Affleck is reliving the experience on… Read More »
A prenuptial agreement provides important protections
When two people decide to marry, there are many matters to consider, plan and decide upon. While many engaged couples become engrossed in the wedding planning process, it’s also important to consider what comes after the wedding. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that individuals who plan to marry can use to define… Read More »
What impact will divorce have on your estate plan?
Nevada is one of nine community property states. That means, if you get divorced in Nevada, the assets acquired over the course of the marriage are regarded as community property to be equally divided, unless there is clear and convincing proof to the contrary. Likewise, debts acquired during the marriage are presumed community debts…. Read More »
Think a prenup can’t be challenged? Think again
You would be remiss to think that a prenuptial agreement is an impenetrable contract that simply can’t be challenged. The prenup has a complicated history, and there are perceptions and myths about this critical piece of marriage and divorce law. But if there is one thing that a prenuptial agreement isn’t, it is impregnable…. Read More »
The many ways in which social media can burn you during divorce
The temptation is always there now when something shocking or upsetting happens to you. You want to go on to Facebook or Twitter and rant your feelings away into cyberspace. You want to type the words so fast and with such ferocity that the keyboard nearly breaks. You want to use ALL CAPS to… Read More »
Early resolution of often-bitter high-asset divorce issues
Here in Nevada, a prenuptial agreement can resolve many divorce problems before the wedding bells ever ring. The problems that can be resolved in advance with a prenup include the division of community property and spousal support. Clearly, a prenuptial agreement can be a useful legal tool to avoid litigation in cases where a… Read More »
When divorce looms, the thrill is definitely gone
B.B. King was born on a cotton plantation in Mississippi and died a few days ago in his Las Vegas mansion. Heralded worldwide as a master of the blues, he was an innovator who melted intricate jazz-inflected urban blues over the raw stomp of country blues. On his guitar named Lucille, he would lay… Read More »
Words of incaution
She said he’s living in Nevada to try and dodge taxes. He accused her of stealing his dog. However, the accusations have stopped flying now that the divorce of Pamela Anderson and poker player Rick Saloman has been finalized. Media reports say Anderson received $1 million in a settlement and that afterwards, the former… Read More »