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As is often the case in divorce, one spouse may not have a complete knowledge of the marital financial situation. Before productive settlement discussions can occur, both parties must be on the same page and ha...
Public policy as it relates to alimony or spousal support is to follow laws seen to be fair to both spouses. However, what is “fair” is subjective and public policy often does not align with what may be seen as fair by divorcing spouses. Younger couples who have similar incomes may view alimony diff...
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is that you are not only losing your spouse, but often you can lose friends as well, because some people feel like they must pick a side. While many people intuitively understand there are two sides to every story, others will automatically take alliances...
“Breaking up is hard to do” as the song says. And taxes and estate planning considerations are important parts of property division in divorce, especially when a couple has assets like Bill and Melinda Gates. Keep in mind, many times couples have a “pre” or “post” nuptial agreement that will g...
We all know the saying: if marriage is about love, then divorce is all about the money. This reality makes financial knowledge one of the most powerful tools you can have when going through a divorce. When one spouse has a stronger grasp of the couple’s finances, it creates an imbalance...