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...
Because of the way they are typically compensated, executives and company officers face an additional layer of complexity when their assets are divided in divorce. Their compensation can include items such as: Qualified and non-qualified retirement plans Defined...
Many of the most complex elements of divorce are financial. Spouses have to divide their property. They have to negotiate support matters. They even have to split up their financial obligations, such as credit card debts. There are many ways for people to navigate the...
Divorce is a legal process that addresses very personal issues. Specifically, spouses who have come to realize that their marriage is not sustainable ask the courts to officially dissolve their connection to one another. That process usually involves financial...
Married couples going through difficult times in their relationships may employ a variety of creative solutions. In recent years, "sleep divorces" are gaining traction as a way to cope with marital discord. Some news outlets report that as many as one in three...
