Any divorce can be challenging, but there are some that are unusually complex. They may have complicated or unusual assets, intricate child custody issues and a need to protect the parties’ privacy. How do you navigate these complexities and protect your interests?...
After going through a divorce, there is an unusual change that happens: An executive’s pay often increases. Why? It could be linked to them curbing their ambitions. According to some studies, the impact of divorce is significant for CEOs, and it has repercussions when...
If you’re getting divorced, you need to make sure you consider all of the complexities of the case. The decisions made during the divorce could impact the rest of your life. It’s important to get it right. With that in mind, consider the role of financial affidavits....
When prominent people divorce, they often need to divide illiquid, inherited, premarital or difficult to value assets. They sometimes face complicated questions of child custody, co-parenting and support. As they resolve these issues, they risk exposure of very...
As a marriage breaks down and the divorce process begins, emotions run high and accusations may fly. While some accusations may be valid, others may be made in an attempt to gain an upper hand during the divorce, or simply to cause harm to you or your reputation. How...
Any divorce may have its challenges, but complexity in the assets, a long marriage, issues involving children and having a reputation to protect can all add to those challenges. The more complex the marital estate, the more complex the divorce. How do you equitably...
Normally, you may be a confident and outspoken person. But you may feel timid as you prepare for your divorce. Sticking up for yourself may scare you, especially if your spouse earns most of your household's income. To keep proceedings from becoming contentious, you...
You may have finally had enough of your spouse’s verbal and emotional abuse. You are tired of always feeling like you are a problem and the reason your spouse isn’t happy. You’ve finally decided to leave and file for divorce. Yet you know your spouse won’t react well....
In the tech boom of the early 2000s, many employees received stock options or stock awards as part of their compensation. And now as business try to build back from a tough 2020, they are likely to offer them again as a way to attract top talent or reward loyal...
Determining the value of a closely held business for property division purposes is a complex undertaking. It’s important that you work with an attorney who has experience in business valuations. It might be necessary to bring in other experts, such as accountants, to...
