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...
Engagement is a time of romance and planning for a life together. While discussing legal contracts might not feel very romantic, creating a prenuptial agreement is actually a sign of a strong, transparent partnership. A prenup isn't just for the wealthy or those...
Divorce is never easy, but when a couple has significant wealth, the process becomes much more complicated. In a high-asset divorce, you aren't just splitting a savings account and a house. You are dealing with a complex web of investments, properties and business...
Preparing a prenuptial agreement or prenup before your marriage helps you protect your finances. Understand that judges heavily scrutinize full financial disclosure to determine enforceability. Without honesty, you may have a difficult time finalizing your prenup....
When going through a divorce, one of the most important things for parents to decide is where their child is going to live. Some parents will mutually agree to share custody rights, and things may be fairly straightforward. But other parents may have conflicting...
When many couples plan for their retirement, they do so together. For instance, perhaps one spouse became a stay-at-home parent when they decided to have children. The other spouse has a lucrative job and is earning significant retirement benefits, so their plan is...
As the holiday season approaches, it is important for co-parents to consider how their parenting plan might change at this time. It is usually best to make a plan in advance. Often, the parenting plan can be written in such a way that the holidays have their own...