We know well that money plays a role in divorce. Many studies have looked at financial stress in marriages and how it can lead to the end of those marriages. This gives rise to the idea that a high asset divorce would never have to do with money. After all, the...
High Asset Divorce
What is the ‘bird’s nest’ co-parenting plan?
Imagine an eagle's nest. You have two adult birds and some eaglets chirping away in the nest. Mother eagle and father eagle go out hunting for food, and they share in their duties. Sometimes, father eagle comes home with a fish and carefully feeds it to the babies....
Don’t be tempted to defend yourself when asking for a divorce
You've mulled over this decision for the last five years, and you've finally come to the choice. You're going to get a divorce, whether your spouse likes it or not. In fact, at this point, it really wasn't a choice but a need. You can't live in this relationship...
Big changes to 1 spouse’s appearance could be a sign of divorce
There are numerous "signs and symptoms" of divorce. One sign that your marriage could be coming to a close is difficult to miss – a lack of communication and emotional and physical intimacy. However, it's common for couples to go through ups and downs when it...
How does economic standing affect a marriage?
Many people know that one of the problems people encounter in marriage is trouble with money. What is less obvious is that being rich can actually increase your risk of getting a divorce. That divorce, like any involving many assets, is complicated. Statistics have...
Changes in tax laws bring alimony to the spotlight
As of 2019, alimony is going to be changing during tax season. After 2018, anyone who enters into a divorce will no longer be able to deduct alimony from their taxes. Those who receive alimony will not be taxed on it. This is good for the people receiving alimony...
2 tips to help you during a high-asset divorce
If you're going through a high-asset divorce, you know that there is potentially a lot to gain or lose. While you may be looking forward to getting away from your spouse, one thing you're likely not looking forward to is the potential for losing many of your assets....
Avoid making these divorce mistakes
There are many mistakes you could make when going through a high net worth divorce. While no divorce is easy and many are not pleasant to go through, the reality is that you could lose more than expected if you're not careful about what you do next. One of the biggest...
Why you need an experienced attorney
When you are seeking a divorce in Connecticut, a divorce attorney can help you in a number of ways. Divorce laws vary from state to state. An experienced divorce attorney is going to thoroughly know the laws in his or her state of practice. Here are some things to...
Don’t make these mistakes when divorcing
Getting a divorce is an important, life-changing event. The divorce process won't last forever before your new life begins. Now you will have to live with the actions you have taken and the decisions you and your ex have made. Below are some mistakes that you should...