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Collaborative law is quite common in certain areas of North America, including California and Canada, but it has not gained much traction in some areas of The Lone Star State. Is this model an option for your complex divorce or other family law issue? The Collaborative Family Law Act outlines the procedure in Texas. In a nutshell, the process is…
It is all too common, especially in a high-asset divorce, for one spouse to attempt to hide assets and property from the other spouse in an effort to deprive that spouse of his or her fair share of the marital estate. According to one survey, in two out of three marriages, at least one spouse is hiding assets from the…
One of the most important steps you can take before filing for a complex divorce is to protect your assets. This is especially critical if you expect the divorce to be contentious, and involve complex property litigation and other high asset issues. To begin, make copies of all important financial documentation and paperwork from the past five years. Keep the documents in…
It is a common scenario for couples who are facing a divorce: after years of being married and working together to pool resources and plan for retirement, a divorce leaves you suddenly looking at those golden years with half of those resources—possibly more—gone. Protecting your assets in a complex divorce case can be crucial for you financial future. In a survey that…
Often in complex divorces, one spouse attempts to hide income and assets from the other spouse in order to avoid a fair and equitable marital estate settlement. There are several ways this can be done, including transferring assets to separate accounts or put them in a friend’s name, delaying payments of commissions or bonuses, not billing clients or creating phony expenses (in…
If you are involved in a complex divorce, you may find it necessary to hire a private investigator. There are several reasons why this could be beneficial to your case. One reason may be because you suspect your spouse is cheating on you. A private investigator can help uncover infidelity which can then be used during divorce negotiations for issues such as…
Statistics show that half of all marriages end in divorce. And according to the Humane Society, 62 percent of households in this country have pets. For many divorcing couples, those pets become part of complex divorce settlement negotiations, and can often turn as contentions as child custody disputes. A survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) revealed an increase…
Unlike simple divorces, where negotiations regarding divorce settlement can wrap up fairly quickly, high-asset divorces or other complex divorce issues can require a great deal of investigation and research in order to get the best settlement possible. As spy technology has become increasingly sophisticated and easier to use, more people are utilizing that technology to help build their divorce case. Individuals who…
An increasing number of couples are trying to negotiate complex divorce settlements and are turning to divorce financial planners. Many attorneys representing wealthy clients in these high asset divorce negotiations are recommending the clients consult with financial planners before finalizing their divorce settlements. Quite a few financial planners are adding divorce planning to their list of specialties. According to a survey…
Arguments in marriage are inevitable. In fact, arguing can often be quite healthy, as a way to air differences that may be building up. Arguing is also a way to for couples to reinforce their intimacy, knowing both are able to disagree and compromise, yet still love one another. However, arguments that seem to continue and never get resolved are…