Divorce
Reasons for not keeping the home after divorce
Many people often consider reasons to keep their home when they get divorced, such as not wanting to go through a move or maintaining stability for children who want to keep living in the home. There certainly can be many good reasons to try to keep the family home....
3 choices for your house in a divorce
Owning a home together is something many couples dream of and work hard to achieve. Hence, the home can soon become one of the most contentious points if the marriage does not last and they decide to divorce. What are your options for dealing with the home you bought...
Does divorce mean you have to split up your inheritance?
Your parents left you an inheritance when they passed away. It’s a substantial sum of money, perhaps in the millions. It makes up a significant percentage of your net worth. Your spouse has now asked you for a divorce, and they claim that they should get to take half...
You don’t have to sell your business in divorce
Selling a business during a divorce is a common outcome for joint business owners. Perhaps you and your spouse got married 20 years ago and soon after opened a business together. Now that you are getting divorced, you may feel that selling the business and splitting...
What should you know about social media during divorce?
The vast majority of people spend time on social media. If you’re on social media, you may use it to share what’s going on in your life. While this is considered normal, there are certain times when thinking carefully about your social media activity might be...
2 reasons for an empty nest divorce
Becoming empty-nesters is always a major change for parents. They may have spent the last 20 years raising their children, and when the children move out of the house, it is quite a jarring shift. In some cases, this stage in life can trigger a divorce. The couple has...
3 signs that mediation may be the best divorce solution
There are several different approaches to divorce. Some couples can easily pursue an uncontested divorce because they have previously signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement with one another. Other couples may not agree on terms and may not have any kind of...
Beyond borders: who gets the international properties after a divorce?
High-asset divorces often present unique challenges, especially when it comes to dividing high-value property. These cases involve significant financial stakes and complex portfolios, including international properties. Determining ownership of international...
Do military couples get divorced more often?
It is certainly true that some military couples can make their relationships last. Plenty of couples have been married for decades, even while one or both partners served. However, statistics show that the military divorce rate is around 4.8%, according to the U.S....
Uncovering hidden assets in divorce
California’s community property law is straightforward. All marital assets are evenly divided, while separate assets remain with the spouse who had them going into the marriage. However, when it comes to high-asset divorces, it’s not unusual for one spouse to attempt...