Owners of small businesses often commit a lot of their time and resources to running their companies. Their entire family may reap the benefits of those efforts in the form of an improved standard of living compared with other households. A successful small business...
Many people contemplating divorce fear the messiness and embarrassment of a high-conflict, public divorce. This is a compelling reason to pursue an out-of-court dissolution of your marriage, rather than a litigated divorce. Generally speaking, documents filed with the...
Partners do not enter a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. And ideally, the marriage will endure. That said, no one can predict the future, and we know the statistics. In the event the marriage ends, untangling the marital finances can be stressful, complicated...
In most cases, the assets you accrue from the date you are married forward become “marital” assets. A divorce will require you to separate and divide your marital assets. If you or your spouse has a retirement asset, such as a 401(k) or a pension, this asset will need...
If you’re going through a divorce, you may feel that you have a lot on your plate and worrying about your taxes can be an added stressor. The impact of a divorce on your taxes is a very common concern. If you are mindful and purposeful about tax-related issues as part...
Ending a marriage will always be a significant life event, but it does not necessarily have to be a negative or unbearable experience. Many couples choose to approach the ending of their marriage with the goal of being amicable with one another. Some couples choose to...
We all know that divorcing after decades of marriage brings many challenges. However, so can divorcing after just a few years of marriage. A relatively short marriage does not necessarily equate to an easy divorce. If you are in your 20’s or 30’s and are getting...
Social media has become a part of everyday life in our society. Whether you use social media to stay in touch with friends or to run your business, your social media posts could come up during your divorce. We all know that we should be mindful of our social media...
If you are planning to get married, you or your partner may very well be thinking about a Prenuptial Agreement. These contracts have gained popularity in recent years, thanks in part to later-in-life marriages, relaxed stances on divorce, and the fact that many people...
If you are contemplating divorce, spousal support is likely one of the factors you are weighing. There is much misinformation online, from non-experts, about whether and how spousal support might be an issue in your divorce. Many well-meaning friends pass along their...
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