“The more you have, the more you stand to lose.” That adage is particularly true when it comes to divorce, and a lot of well-heeled spouses are very aware of the fact that they could lose a significant portion of their assets in a marital split. Consequently, there...
High Asset Divorce
High net worth divorces: What could invalidate a prenuptial agreement
Many couples, wealthy and not so wealthy, are taking advantage of the benefits that a solid prenuptial agreement can provide. When completed correctly, a prenup can protect your business, establish in writing your financial rights and preserve your assets. In a high...
Famous musician and wife embroiled in high net worth divorce
In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, any divorce proceeding can be complicated with various issues in dispute. If it is a high-asset divorce in which the couple has accrued significant assets, it is likely to have major strife. This is true even if there was a...
Is there such a thing as a “good” divorce?
The word “divorce” has negative connotations for apparent reasons. However, even though a divorce symbolizes the end of a marriage, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the overall legal and emotional process of the divorce needs to be overly difficult. Our readers may...
Should I fight for the family home in my divorce?
There are many significant decisions you'll have to make as you go through your divorce, and property division addresses a lot of them. Deciding what to do with the family home can be especially challenging given that there are often emotions tied to it. So, when it...
How should we divide a business during a high-asset divorce?
Dividing a business during a high-asset divorce may be a complex concern divorcing couples who share a business should understand. Approaching a high-asset divorce may create additional challenges divorcing couples should be prepared for, including how they will...
Different forms of alimony can be key in high net worth divorce
Any Massachusetts divorce will have its share of inherent challenges, but if it is a high net worth divorce, the parties’ interests will largely be focused on property division, alimony and how these issues are handled. People who earn a significant income or have...
Deciding who gets the pet when going through a divorce
A family pet is more than just an animal; it is quite literally a member of the family. Unfortunately, when it comes to divorce, the state of Massachusetts says otherwise. Here, a pet is nothing more than property. With that being said, seeking a divorce settlement...
Yes, you can mediate a high net worth divorce
Do you want a divorce? Do you have a lot of assets? If you do, you may think that going to court to finalize your dissolution is inevitable. The good news is, fighting things out in court does not necessarily have to be in your future. Alternative dispute resolution...
Successful women more likely to divorce
While today is still very much a man's world, more women in Massachusetts and elsewhere are finding success in the business world. This comes at a cost, however. It is believed that successful women are more likely to divorce than women who are not as successful as...
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