High Asset Divorce

When you plan your wedding, the future looks rosy. Together, you anticipate a life full of love and happiness. No one is thinking about divorce or what it could mean for your small business – but they should be. If you are a small business owner you may be concerned...

A person’s standard of living is the lifestyle they’re accustomed to living. Someone who has a net worth of over $1 million will have a much different standard of living than a person who has an annual income of $12,000. While most people don’t think much about their...

Division of property is usually one of the most contentious issues during the divorce process. Division of property becomes even more contentious and conflict-riddled when it involves a substantial estate that may include real estate holding, complex trusts,...

Throughout your marriage, you and your spouse supported one another and shared your resources. Both of you have come to expect a certain standard of living and to enjoy certain benefits that you derive because of your marriage. When one spouse files for divorce, both...

When you get divorced, you know well that marital assets must be split. There are plenty of things that you and your spouse shared, such as homes, cars, furnishings and basic income. These are going to get divided between the two of you.  That said, there are also...

Many individuals have begun sinking funds into cryptocurrencies in recent years. Their reason for doing so is two-pronged. Cryptocurrencies are relatively anonymous, and thus continue to be largely unregulated. They also are a new investment option and quite...

When a divorcing couple has a lot of valuable assets -- particularly collections, works of art, intellectual property and the like -- the property division process can get very complicated.  There are times when it's necessary to bring in outside professionals to...

Heirlooms often have little more than sentimental value. However, in high-asset divorces, family heirlooms can become a point of contention. Art, guns, jewelry, antique furniture, and other items are meant to be passed down for generations, but those items may be...

Your spouse’s career has flourished over the years and their income has steadily grown as they reached the top levels of their company. You know that it consists of more than just a salary. You may have heard them talk about bonuses, stock options and commissions....

If you and your spouse are divorcing, other than the custody of any children, the division of your property is likely the biggest issue you will face. Typically, the family home and any vacation homes or rental properties, along with the retirement accounts, are the...