Divorce is undoubtedly a challenging and emotional process for everyone involved, and it often leaves couples feeling overwhelmed, financially strained and uncertain about their future. However, amidst the turmoil, there is hope: mediation, an alternative to...
Divorce is hard on everybody, but especially the children. Usually, the spouses both do their best to reassure the kids that both parents still love them very much and will continue to do so even though they are not married anymore. This reduces the trauma and helps...
Unique concerns arise when a divorcing couple has significant assets, including tax issues, estate planning, business interests and privacy considerations. A lot of money will likely be spent to fund expensive litigation and the publication of the divorce proceeding....
Concealing assets and financial misconducts are typical issues in high-net-worth divorces. This type of misconduct involves hiding high-value assets such as luxury real estate, high-end vehicles, company shares, pensions, investments or any other assets during...
The rate of divorce for those over 50 has risen substantially in the past decade. This phenomenon is known as a "grey" divorce due to increased longevity, greater economic autonomy, and changing views on marriage and divorce. In a grey divorce, especially among those...
Divorce is a complicated and emotionally challenging process, and it can be even more complex when the division of assets is not straightforward. One such case is when a vehicle is leased instead of owned. If you’re navigating a divorce that involves complex assets...
Custody orders and parenting plans break down the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities via legally-enforceable documents. Some divorcing couples negotiate parenting plans at the end of their marriages, and even unmarried couples need to formally divide...
For most couples, their house is the most valuable asset they own. So, when they divorce, what happens to the house? How can you be sure what the house is worth? Regardless if one of the parties chooses to stay in the house, an accurate valuation must be done before...
Known as gray divorces, incidents of couples over 50 divorcing are on the rise. There are several reasons for the increasing number of older adults who choose to divorce, ranging from empty nest syndrome to simply growing apart over the years. Since people are living...
Even divorces that are considered amicable bring about a significant amount of stress. In a recent small-scale study referenced in the National Library of Medicine, 52 divorced individuals shared their experiences. The results of this report reflect the reality for...