Tag Archives: property division
How can you prove that your spouse is hiding assets?
Last month, we offered advice on what divorcing spouses should do if they believed that their soon-to-be ex-spouse was hiding assets. In that divorce blog post, we reported that nearly one-third of adults admitted to lying to their husband or wife about money, and that almost two-thirds have actually hidden money from their spouse…. Read More »
What happens if your spouse hides assets during divorce?
Even if your divorce case seems simple at the outset, it can easily get very complicated in a very short period of time. One possible reason for this sudden complication is when one or both spouses are not completely truthful about their assets and their individual financial situation. Although it is illegal and highly… Read More »
Money puts Kutcher-Moore divorce on hold
It was nearly one year ago that we wrote about the separation of actors Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. At the time, neither spouse had actually filed for divorce, but we speculated that Moore would do so in the very near future. You can read more about their split, including statements m each spouse,… Read More »
Postnuptial agreements are on the rise in Las Vegas
Recently on our Las Vegas family law blog, we wrote a post detailing the benefits of prenuptial agreements, advising our readers to consider creating one before getting married, even if they don’t anticipate any divorce or property division issues arising in the future. But despite those potential benefits, many couples hesitate to bring up… Read More »
Dealing with retirement and pension accounts in divorce
Although the divorce rate has remained relatively stable in recent years, there is one demographic for which divorce remains on the rise: baby boomers. In fact, the divorce rate among people over 50 has doubled in the last two decades, and now a member of this age group is involved about one in every… Read More »
After two years of separation, David Arquette files for divorce
It’s hard to believe that it was almost two years ago that actors Courteney Cox and David Arquette announced that they had separated. Yet, as many of our Las Vegas readers probably know, it was in October 2010 when Cox and Arquette officially confirmed their separation, stating that they had already been living separately… Read More »
After divorce, who gets the engagement ring?
Although Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were only married for 72 days, their divorce process has already dragged on for more than six months, with no end in sight. In fact, their next family court appearance isn’t scheduled until August. Throughout those six months, the estranged husband and wife have disagreed on whether to… Read More »
Divorce auction may be the answer to property division dilemma
During a divorce, one of the most common arguments among the soon-to-be-ex-spouses is how to divide up personal belongings. These are not necessarily the big-ticket items, but objects with a lower worth but possibly more sentimental value, such as artwork, home furnishings and other items that the couple purchased together during their marriage. On… Read More »
Dividing military pension benefits in a Nevada divorce
Will your military pension or a soon-to-be ex-spouse’s military pension be subject to division in your divorce? Generally, yes — to the extent of the benefits that accrued during the marriage. In a community property state such as Nevada, this would mean that a military pension valued at $200,000 (all of which accrued during… Read More »
Las Vegas divorce and property division: hidden assets
Hidden assets are not a major concern in most Nevada divorce cases. There are of critical concern and frequently an issue, however, in high-asset divorce cases that involve complex financial assets. Although hiding assets in a divorce is illegal and can have severe consequences, spouses are often willing to risk those consequences for various… Read More »