The purpose of a prenuptial agreement is to clarify expectations for marriage and/or limit the opportunities for conflict in the event of a divorce. Spouses who agree on certain terms in advance may be able to pursue uncontested divorces. Drafting a prenuptial...
If you receive an inheritance while you are married, you may be tempted to commingle it. There are a few different ways that you can do this, as commingling just means mixing it together with other marital assets. Examples include: Jointly buying something, such as a...
Parents who divorce or stop living together generally have to negotiate custody arrangements. They usually have the authority to set their own terms and submit them to the courts for approval. If they cannot settle terms with one another, then the matter goes to...
Divorce rates in the United States have risen and fallen at certain times. When no-fault divorce first became legal, for example, there was a substantial rise in divorce cases. But for many young couples today, the divorce rate is actually falling. Interestingly,...
During your entire engagement, you have been mulling over the idea of a prenuptial agreement. Maybe you are a business owner and want to make sure that a divorce would not affect your company. Maybe you know that you have substantially more financial assets than your...
You built your business on persistence and resilience. Every decision, every risk and every dollar invested was aimed at stability and long-term success. When divorce enters the picture, it can shift priorities. You’re no longer thinking about growth strategy or new...