Divorce

The decision to end a marriage that you have worked hard to establish can be extremely difficult. Even under the best of circumstances, divorce is bound to leave you emotionally and financially drained.  Opting for mediation is a prudent step toward ensuring that you...

A high asset divorce is one in which the marital net worth totals $1,000,000 or more. Over the years the couple may have purchased several homes, multiple cars, a yacht or any number of high-priced items. The division of assets in a high net worth divorce can be...

If you are dreading the thought of your divorce, it is important to realize that it does not need to be a horror show. You do not need to spend weeks in court bringing up every little thing your spouse once did in an attempt to get the settlement you need. Mediation...

When you initially file for divorce, you will provide information about your property and debts, as well as suggestions about how to divide assets, to the courts when you file and then to your ex when you serve them. If you have minor children, your paperwork will...

Many people think of couples therapy as a sign that a relationship will likely fail. However, couples therapy can help people rebuild their relationships if both spouses fully commit to the process. It boasts a success rate of around 75%, making it a process worth...

How often do you and your spouse argue about money? If it rarely happens, count yourself lucky. Many experts note that this is actually the number one cause of arguments for married couples. For this reason, financial stress is one of the top reasons that people...

Part of marriage is letting go of part of yourself and sharing your life with another. Your spouse may share similar interests, which made you attracted to them in the first place. They may have even given you something out of life you never had before your marriage....

When divorces go through the family courts, they can become messier and more expensive than they might otherwise be. Couples may spend days in court presenting evidence and making claims about what they think would be fair for property division or custody...

If you are getting divorced, there is a good chance that you are seeking spousal support or that your ex is. Commonly called alimony, spousal support is meant to financially support a divorced person until they can become financially independent, i.e., get a job. For...

Under certain circumstances, the court will direct one party to make payments to the other following the dissolution of the marriage. This payment is known as alimony or spousal support and it is meant to ensure that one party is not gravely financially disadvantaged...