A prenuptial agreement protects assets in the event of a divorce. Couples that use this legal document trust the paperwork will serve its purpose. But do they always work? As recently discovered by one couple, there are situations when an individual can successfully...
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In a high-asset divorce, is alimony a sure thing?
When affluent couples divorce, there can be a lot of assumptions about the process. People often assume it will be contentious, lengthy and public, for instance. Of course, this is not always the case, but divorces where there is a lot of money at stake do tend to...
Can you get the ring back when an engagement goes wrong?
Engagement rings symbolize a promise for a future together. Those who purchase this piece of jewelry often have to save for months and, in some cases, take out loans to cover the costs. But what happens to the ring if one party calls off the engagement? That is the...
Tips to avoid two unexpected consequences of gray divorce
The term "gray divorce" refers to those who move forward with a divorce later in life. Anyone that is over the age of 50 fits into this category. These individuals bring unique issues to divorce compared to those who are going through a split in their twenties or...
Is your spouse hiding assets?
Divorce is a difficult enough process, and any additional complexities can be overwhelming. High-earning couples understand this well as they prepare to divide assets they amalgamated at their union. When two partners consider dissolving their marriage, one spouse may...
3 times a prenup is a must
Prenuptial agreements are an opportunity to discuss one’s financial situation prior to getting married. These legal documents are beneficial for every couple before entering a marriage, but three specific situations when a prenuptial agreement is an absolute...
Finances and divorce: Watch out for these 3 issues
Division of assets during divorce can result in contention. This portion of the split involves a careful review of all assets and debts. The divorcing couple must take every marital asset into consideration or else find themselves dealing with surprises after the...
Three tips to keep divorce from ruining your career
It is not uncommon for a divorce to impact one's professional life. Those that hold executive and employee positions alike can take proactive steps to reduce the impact the divorce will have on their career.Three tips that apply to most professional situations...
Tips for splitting a business during divorce
Business owners must tread carefully when it comes to the division of assets during divorce. It is very likely that some or all the business assets qualify as marital property. As such, the business could be subject to division.When does a business or business...
Considering divorce? Two reasons to finalize before 2019.
Divorce is not something to rush into. However, couples that have decided that divorce is in their best interest may be wise to move forward with proceeding sooner rather than later.Why finalize a divorce in 2018? The short answer for why a couple should seriously...

