Imagine building a thriving company from its first days as an internet start-up to its IPO on the market. Then consider learning that because you and your spouse are divorcing, you will have to sell your interest in the business in order to pay him or her off when...
Month: June 2017
Keep your parenting plan flexible for your teen
When you get a divorce and have a teenager, child custody may be more complicated than if it was just an agreement between you and your spouse. When a teen is involved, he or she may have his or her own opinions about what should happen and when.There are a few things...
Using collaborative law to untie the marital knots
Divorce can cause rifts in families that can take years to heal. That's why many couples decide on a different approach using collaborative law processes to resolve their differences. Will I get a fair deal? Collaborative law allows couples to privately address...
Landmark case hurts ex-military spouses receiving retirement
Divorces have the potential to be complicated, especially when benefits like retirement become involved. Many factors play into how much money a spouse may be paid out in a settlement, and there are sometimes ways that a person could reduce that payment later, even...
Can I come through my divorce unscathed?
You've had the arguments and been through the counseling. It's now apparent that this marriage is dead in the water. Learn how to extricate yourself and your children from a bad marriage with the least amount of pain possible.Gather your documents. You will need...
Hidden assets: Where you should look
If you're getting a divorce and suspect that your spouse is hiding assets, it's a good idea to know where to look. For example, you may want to go through your spouse's bank account to see if there have been any large transfers to places or people you don't...
Should you try to mediate your divorce?
Divorce is rarely pleasant, but it doesn't have to be acrimonious. If you and your spouse want to try mediation as an alternative to court proceedings, learning more about the process can help you decide. Why mediate? Mediation allows couples the autonomy of making...
3 tips for choosing a great divorce mediator
You want to work with your spouse to make sure your divorce goes smoothly, but he doesn't want to talk to you. When you do get a chance to communicate, it seems like communications shut down as fast as they open up. Maybe it's the frustration of the situation or a...
Should I insure my child support payments?
When divorce comes knocking and you and your spouse have children, child support or alimony payments are very likely to be a part of your divorce settlement. Child support is one of the key ways that the court ensures that children have the resources they need to lead...
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