When couples go through a divorce, they will need to divide their assets and property. The way property is divided can vary from state to state. If you are going through a divorce, you will need to understand your state's laws and how they will affect your divorce....
Divorce
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A DIVORCE
Before a divorce can occur, a couple has to prepare for one. Dividing two lives can be an involved process that takes considerable amounts of information, negotiation, and financial resources, so it is best to approach your divorce with a plan. 1. Contact an...
DIVORCING AFTER 50
Ending a marriage at any age can present quite a challenge. However, after the age of 50, you may not be prepared for the prospect of living the single life. Whether you were married later in life, or have been married for a few decades, divorcing after 50 can come as...
WHAT IS CONSIDERED “HIGH NET WORTH”?
Divorce is never easy for anyone, but the stakes are usually much higher in a high net worth divorce case, where a substantial amount of money, property, businesses, assets, and other items end up on the chopping block for division. Of course, such divorces also...
COMMON SOCIAL MEDIA MISTAKES AFFECTING DIVORCE
If you're currently going through a divorce and you're typically active on social media, it's time to consider how your online presence could affect the pending dissolution of your marriage. Ask yourself the following: Do friends and family await your Tweets? Is...
HOW HIGH NET WORTH DIVORCES SHOULD BE HANDLED DIFFERENTLY POSTED BY TIM CONLON
High net worth divorces must be handled differently than the typical divorce - it's the only way to protect the money, assets, property, and businesses at stake in these proceedings. When handling a high net worth divorce in Rhode Island, make sure you follow these...
MISTAKES YOU SHOULD AVOID WHEN FILING FOR DIVORCE
Every single year, hundreds of thousands of Americans will file for divorce, but most of them won't know what to expect. Stepping into a divorce without planning can lead you straight into some big yet preventable mistakes. If you don't want to jeopardize your best...
JANUARY SEES SPIKE IN DIVORCE AS PEOPLE LOOK FOR NEW START
New Year, new start, and a new marriage? It seems to be that way. Family law firms and marital therapists across the country are taking to calling January "Divorce Month" due to the sharp rise in divorce filings this time of year; in many regions, the divorce rate...
WHY DO PEOPLE FILE FOR DIVORCE? HERE’S 7 COMMON REASONS
A few hundred thousand Americans will divorce each year, keeping the country's divorce rate steady between 40% and 50%. This number seems dramatically high until you start to look at the facts closer and study why people are actually choosing to end their marriages....
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? WHO LIVES IN THE FAMILY HOME DURING DIVORCE?
As soon as divorce papers are filed and both spouses are aware of it, the marital home can start to feel like an unwelcoming place to spend the coming months. Many spouses understandably want to get out of the home and live quietly - at least comparatively quietly -...