Property division can be a complex process, as the courts divide all marital assets equitably. However, matters become more complicated once you factor in your inheritance. What will happen to your inherited property during a divorce? Answering this question depends...
Dividing retirement assets becomes complex when one spouse holds a pension or superannuation fund from abroad. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) can divide U.S.-based retirement plans such as the 401(k)s, but those orders have no effect outside the American...
Even with two incomes, many married couples accumulate a significant amount of debt during marriage. If they divorce, they still have to pay those shared financial obligations. Both spouses might theoretically have debts that require years of payments after the end of...
Concern about reputation damage is one reason that people delay filing for divorce. They worry about members of their religious community, coworkers or even future employers discovering that their marriage ended in divorce. Some people might choose to stay in...
Married couples divorce for many different reasons. Sometimes, tensions within the family contribute to the decision to separate. If one parent has struggled to maintain a healthy bond with their children, the other may view living separately as the best option for...
Among the most complex divorces are those involving corporate executives. This is because executives often receive compensation packages that depend on performance, or which provide long-term incentives. How are profit-sharing plans, stock options or golden...
Spouses preparing for divorce usually have questions about the process. Many people have heard stories of people facing unfair divorce outcomes or watched movies that dramatized divorce proceedings. As a result, people sometimes approach the divorce process with...
Going through a divorce is never easy, especially when executive compensation is involved. To help individuals better understand the complexities of these high-stakes cases, attorney Zachary D. Smith has released a new SlideShare presentation based on his recently...
A prenuptial agreement is one of the most valuable contracts an individual might ever execute. Provided that the agreement is valid, it can simplify divorce proceedings. Spouses often use prenuptial agreements to set aside resources as separate property when they...
People who have already experienced divorce once may feel like divorce at the end of a second marriage might be easier to navigate. After all, they have already learned the basics of the divorce process and they have an understanding of what to expect. However, what...
