Divorcing couples have to address numerous financial issues. Those with more assets tend to have a more challenging process ahead. They have to work out a way to share their most valuable property, such as investment accounts and home equity. They also have to divide...
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How to handle retirement resources during divorce
Community property rules can affect asset division during divorce proceedings. Spouses need to identify their shared assets and financial obligations. They have to work out arrangements that allow them to share their debts and assets with one another in an appropriate...
What to know about legal separation and divorce in California
There are countless scenarios in which spouses may decide that they no longer want to remain married. Sometimes, infidelity puts strain on a marital relationship. Other times, changes in personal priorities or values can lead to the end of a marital relationship....
Do you keep your inheritance if you get divorced?
Your parents gave you an inheritance, and it is a substantial amount of money. When you first received it, you thought that you and your spouse might be able to retire on it one day. However, your spouse has now filed for divorce. Your question is whether or not you...
Is your spouse hiding debts from you?
There are numerous types of marital issues, but financial disputes are one of the leading causes of divorce. At the heart of many financial disagreements between spouses is secrecy. When one spouse hides debts, this can result in mistrust, which harms the foundation...
What should you know about social media and divorce?
Sharing life events, even those seemingly small things that happen during your daily life, is something that many adults do on social media. While it’s not necessarily anything to worry about in most circumstances, what you do on social media can have a major impact...
Why do some couples set valuation dates in high-asset divorces?
There are many issues that can arise during the property division process of a divorce. Particularly when spouses have extensive marital estates that contain different types of assets, property division can lead to disputes. Couples sometimes disagree about what...
Confidentiality and privacy: Managing high-profile divorce cases
Divorce is a challenging process for anyone, but for high-profile individuals, it can be particularly daunting. Celebrities, business leaders and public figures face unique pressures when ending their marriages. The strain of a public divorce can have far-reaching...
What to know about co-owning a house with your ex-spouse
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse want to continue co-owning the family home, perhaps because you want to avoid potential financial losses or you have children who have a strong emotional connection, you need to be well informed. Co-owning the home as divorced...
The psychological impacts of divorce on high-earning professionals
High-earning professionals often feel a lot of pressure concerning their finances. They may be subject to high expectations from employers. Their families may also expect a relatively comfortable standard of living. If someone who has developed a successful, well-paid...