Divorce proceedings can be emotionally and financially draining, especially when it comes to the division of assets. In high-asset or financially complex divorce cases, ensuring a fair division of assets is not just crucial but also exceedingly intricate. This is...
Divorce
Who should be involved in your high-asset divorce?
Maybe you’ve heard the saying, “More money, more troubles,” a time or two – but that saying is never more apt than when you’re talking about a high-asset divorce. While even a divorce with relatively few assets can be complicated by the emotional issues involved, a...
Is your spouse “sledging” you?
There’s a new relationship term, called “sledging,” that’s been making the news lately – and not in a good way. “Sledging” is the term being used for people who are basically “dragging their partner along” through the holiday season just because they don’t want to...
Effective negotiation strategies for high-stakes divorces
Some divorces have substantially higher stakes than others. Couples who have enjoyed financial success during the marriage have more property to divide. They are therefore at elevated risk of conflict and of financial setbacks triggered by divorce rulings. Couples...
Can one spouse change the locks to bar the other from entering?
People generally need to feel safe in their homes. When marriages go bad, spouses may start to have strong negative feelings toward one another. There may even be a sense of fear. One spouse may fear that the other could become physically aggressive or may believe...
Strategies to protect individual wealth during a high-asset divorce
Divorces involving high-net-worth individuals can be especially complex and emotionally taxing, given the significant financial stakes at play. Protecting individual wealth requires a strategic approach to minimize financial losses and help ensure fair outcomes. A...
Avoid badmouthing your child’s other parent after divorce
Divorce is an emotional time that can lead to both adults making harsh statements about each other. As tempting as it might be, it’s crucial that you don’t speak negatively of your ex, especially around your children. Badmouthing your ex when the kids are around or...
3 tips for divorcing a narcissist
Going through the stress of divorce can be difficult; however, the situation becomes even more complex when your ex is a narcissist. There are several things that you have to think about if you’re in this situation. One of the most important things to remember if...
Some people need a “shark” during divorce, while others don’t
When it comes to choosing legal representation in the wake of a decision to get divorced, many people believe they need to hire a "shark." A “shark” refers to an aggressive, no-holds-barred attorney who will fight tooth and nail to secure the best possible outcome. ...
What should you prioritize if you’re divorcing after 50?
Certainly, every divorce is unique, and no one can tell you what your priorities should be simply based on your age. However, the increasing number of people ending their marriages (often after decades together) in their 50s, 60s and later typically are concerned...