Divorce is difficult under any circumstances, but it can become significantly more complex when one or both spouses own a business. It’s critical to take steps to protect the company during the divorce, particularly if you plan to keep the business. Separate business...
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3 unique challenges faced by same-sex couples during divorce
Ending a marriage is never easy, and same-sex couples often face added complications rooted in evolving legal frameworks. Even with the recognition of marriage equality across the United States, divorce laws have not always adapted with the same speed or consistency. ...
What to know about dividing stock options in a divorce
Stock options might not feel like tangible property, but if you or your spouse earned them during the marriage, they carry real value — and courts don’t overlook them when it’s time to divide assets. Whether you received options from a startup, a public company or an...
What makes high-asset divorce different from a standard divorce?
Not all divorces are the same. When a couple has significant wealth, their divorce often involves more complexity and higher financial stakes. A high asset divorce can include business interests, investment portfolios, multiple properties and hidden assets. These...
2 things to consider when keeping the house
As you head toward a divorce, you may decide that your main goal is to continue living in your home. Perhaps the expense of the housing market just makes you feel like you won’t have another chance to own such a nice property. Maybe you’re just comfortable in the...
Dissipating assets vs. hiding assets
There are two main ways that people will sometimes try to keep assets away from their spouse during a divorce. Even if they know that they’re supposed to make a full disclosure of all assets and fairly split up the marital assets that they own jointly, they may take...
What is the role of a forensic accountant in divorce?
When you go through a divorce involving significant assets, you may encounter complicated financial situations. A forensic accountant plays a key role in ensuring that all financial matters are accurately assessed and properly divided. A forensic accountant can help...
Is an inheritance marital property or separate property?
One common question that couples often have when getting divorced is how to classify an inheritance. Is this separate property, meaning it belongs only to the person whose parents left it for them? Or is it marital property that the couple owns together? The reality...
Flying alone with your child? You might be scrutinized
This time of year, a lot of people are going on family vacations while the kids are on spring break. Others are making plans for summer vacation. If you’re traveling by air alone with your child, it’s important to be prepared for a little more scrutiny than a couple...
Is it time to revise your parenting plan?
When parents divorce, they typically create a parenting plan outlining their respective roles and responsibilities for their children. Such an arrangement helps ensure that both parents participate in their children's lives and alleviate the stress of juggling...
