Divorce is complicated process, and while it does resolve many conflicts in marriages that cease to function, it is not the only option that couples have under the law. In some cases, couples may find that pursuing a legal separation allows them to "restructure" their...
Does a business owner need a prenuptial agreement?
Regardless of how much you love and trust the person you wish to marry, if you own a business, you should strongly consider creating a prenuptial agreement. In the lead up to a wedding, the excitement of marriage can cloud the judgment of one spouse or the other,...
Getting off the roller coaster and on the right track in divorce
No one can deny the fact that divorce is an emotionally trying time for those involved. From the parents to the children to extended family, the end of a marriage takes its toll on everyone. Dealing with the emotional roller coaster that can occur at this time is...
How much of your marriage’s debt should you take in a divorce?
When couples with significant complex assets choose to divorce, reaching fair agreements surrounding property division is often very difficult. This is even true in instances where both spouses prioritize a peaceful divorce process and fair property division terms....
Keep careful records of alimony payments
If you pay alimony or anticipate ongoing alimony factoring into your divorce, then you want to make sure that you keep proper documentation of your payments, as well as a number of other documents and types of information. By maintaining good records, you can avoid...
High asset divorce, taxes and avoidable expenses
Divorce is rarely simple, but when a couple with significant assets chooses to divorce, both spouses may have a number of issues to consider that other couples never encounter. In the eyes of the law, divorce is more or less the same as dissolving a business...