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There are a number of legal issues that can arise during a divorce.

Getting divorced is a legal proceeding. As such, state law applies. These laws can change and those considering divorce are wise to stay current with any changes that could impact their divorce.

There are a lot of things that can go wrong during the asset division portion of a divorce. One area that requires particular attention involves retirement assets. Retirement assets are often a difficult asset to split during divorce. A group of financial professionals recently completed a survey focusing on the more common issues that can […]

Divorce in your later years can be tough – the focus shifts from what many see as the “typical” divorce with issues such as child custody and support, to a whole different set of issues such as retirement accounts and multiple properties.

Facilitating an Amicable Resolution in a Divorce or Custody Case

In youth, the popular song by The Notorious B.I.G. claiming that with “Mo Money [comes] Mo Problems” may have seemed like a joke. As we age, we realize that there is some truth in these catchy lyrics. The realization becomes even more of a reality when going through a high-asset divorce. Why is a high-asset […]

Many American couples start a business together. In fact, an estimated 3 million small businesses in the U.S. in 2000 were couple-owned, and that number has likely grown over the last nearly two decades. When a couple have become business partners and dissolve their marriage, the process can be disruptive – and even detrimental – […]

With the start of the New Year, many happy couples are freshly engaged, and excited to embark on the rest of their lives together.

Divorce involves the splitting of assets. Assets are generally broken down into one of two categories: marital or nonmarital, also referred to as separate. Marital assets are subject to split while assets that are deemed separate remain the property of the owning spouse. Keeping assets separate can be difficult. As such, each separate asset generally […]

When you’re working out the terms of your divorce, it may seem like everything in your life has to be divided. Splitting up retirement plans has its own slew of complexities, including adhering to federal guidelines and taking on possible tax-related consequences. You and your soon-to-be-ex can save yourselves a big headache if you can […]