Divorcing couples have a lot to discuss. There are numerous practical matters they need to address with each other ranging from who stays in the marital home to how they split time with their children. It is relatively normal for spouses to disagree about how to...
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What you need to know about the best interests standard
If you have children, then what happens with custody will be your biggest concern in your upcoming divorce. When parents can't settle their own custody matters, litigation becomes necessary. Family law judges should try to learn a bit about your family so that they...
3 steps to ensure property division is fair in your divorce
When you share a lot of property with your spouse, dividing it in your divorce will require substantial effort. Rather than trying to push through and complete the process as quickly as possible, it is more important that you pay attention to the details, as the...
Living in a high-income marriage? Here’s how to handle divorce
In a divorce where you have a significant amount of property and assets to split, it’s important that you understand how you can protect your money and investments. You may be concerned about having to split up your retirement income, properties, investment portfolios...
How are debts divided in a divorce?
Couples generally focus their attention on the division of property during a divorce. From deciding who gets the rare book collection to who maintains access to various digital assets, property division can quickly become a series of heated disputes. It is crucial...
Dividing a family business in divorce
Divorcing couples face countless challenges as their marriage comes to an end. They must negotiate numerous disputes and navigate heated emotions while resolving logistical and financial problems for betterment of their futures. From property division to parenting...
Supporting your next chapter through divorce
Divorce is often viewed as and usually feels like, a negative thing. While it can be extremely challenging, divorce may also be the right decision for your family. Fortunately, divorce is not just about ending a marriage. It also is an important stage in preparing...
Am I guaranteed half of all shared assets in the divorce?
The division of property during a divorce can be one of the most contentious parts of the entire process. For couples who already have a hostile relationship, asset division can become rather ruthless. To ensure you receive a fair share of your assets, you may need to...
Custom craft your divorce with collaboration
You and your partner have decided to go your separate ways. You’re not looking forward to heading to the courtroom to hash out your divorce, and thanks to some adjacent options, you may not have to. Collaborative divorce relies on your willingness to resolve the split...
Cash payout in divorce vs. waiting for the 401(k) to vest
Financial matters are some of the most contentious aspects of divorce. Dividing assets, cash and debts is overwhelming and may make even the most even-tempered person get hot. One of the hotly contested categories of financial strife during divorce is money held in...