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3 benefits of drafting a postnuptial agreement with your spouse

Marital agreements are documents that spouses or engaged couples execute to protect themselves and guide their relationships. Most people know about prenuptial agreements, but fewer people are familiar with postnuptial agreements. These documents largely perform the same functions as prenuptial agreements, with the primary difference being when the couple executes the document. There are many benefits to executing a postnuptial agreement,

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Financial stress causes divorce at any tax bracket

You have likely heard that one of the top reasons for divorce is financial stress. When most people hear this, they think of a young married couple that can’t pay their bills, perhaps because one person can’t hold down a job. It’s natural, they think, that this type of financial stress would lead to a split. This certainly does happen,

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Is it wise to ask for alimony as a lump sum?

You’re a stay-at-home parent, as you have been for the last 10 years. When you and your spouse decided to have children, you also decided that your spouse could continue working to grow their business and you would quit your career to care for the kids. Over the last decade, your spouse’s business has done quite well. You’re used to

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What happens if the mediation of your complex divorce case fails?

Many couples turn to mediation when they divorce to help them settle complicated issues involving child custody, support, alimony and the division of high-value assets. What happens, however, if mediation doesn’t go as you’d hoped? Mediators are often therapists, attorneys, or retired judges specially trained to allow each party to share their points of view and identify common ground that can

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Mediation may be an option in your high net worth divorce

Divorce mediation is quickly becoming one of the most effective ways to end a marriage. Mediation is a collaborative process, which means that spouses can work together to overcome disputes that often delay a divorce. For most couples, this is a far better alternative than divorce litigation. Unfortunately, divorce mediation does not work for everyone. As such, many Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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Can you buy your spouse out of your business during divorce?

You decided that you wanted to divorce your spouse because they weren’t helping make your marriage better. You often found that you disagreed, and you got tired of all the conflict. Being in the position you are now, you’re concerned that your spouse will try to get half of your business during the divorce. This is a business you’ve run since before

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Handling the family business in a divorce

Building and growing a company while you’re married can be a great source of joy and pride for a couple, but that same company might become a source of contention if the couple splits up. For some, trying to determine what to do with a family business is one of the more challenging aspects of a divorce. Absent a prenup,

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Should I divorce if I have a high net worth?

Having a high net worth definitely comes with its advantages. You’ll have more opportunities to live a fulfilled life, both when it comes to business and pleasure. The more assets you have, the more investment options and choices will present themselves to you. That said, it’s likely that your high net worth didn’t come to you easily. You’ve probably had

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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 net worth divorce, a prenup is invaluable in helping the couple achieve a fair and balanced final settlement.

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Know how to handle antiques and artwork in your divorce

As you move through life and acquire assets, you might lose focus on just how valuable they are, especially as you replace your focus on financial value with sentimental value and emotional attachment. There’s nothing wrong with this, per se, but it can leave you in a difficult position in the event that you find yourself headed toward divorce and

Read More »

3 benefits of drafting a postnuptial agreement with your spouse

Marital agreements are documents that spouses or engaged couples execute to protect themselves and guide their relationships. Most people know about prenuptial agreements, but fewer people are familiar with postnuptial agreements. These documents largely perform the same functions as prenuptial agreements, with the primary difference being when the couple executes the document. There are many benefits to executing a postnuptial agreement,

Read More »

Financial stress causes divorce at any tax bracket

You have likely heard that one of the top reasons for divorce is financial stress. When most people hear this, they think of a young married couple that can’t pay their bills, perhaps because one person can’t hold down a job. It’s natural, they think, that this type of financial stress would lead to a split. This certainly does happen,

Read More »

Is it wise to ask for alimony as a lump sum?

You’re a stay-at-home parent, as you have been for the last 10 years. When you and your spouse decided to have children, you also decided that your spouse could continue working to grow their business and you would quit your career to care for the kids. Over the last decade, your spouse’s business has done quite well. You’re used to

Read More »

What happens if the mediation of your complex divorce case fails?

Many couples turn to mediation when they divorce to help them settle complicated issues involving child custody, support, alimony and the division of high-value assets. What happens, however, if mediation doesn’t go as you’d hoped? Mediators are often therapists, attorneys, or retired judges specially trained to allow each party to share their points of view and identify common ground that can

Read More »

Mediation may be an option in your high net worth divorce

Divorce mediation is quickly becoming one of the most effective ways to end a marriage. Mediation is a collaborative process, which means that spouses can work together to overcome disputes that often delay a divorce. For most couples, this is a far better alternative than divorce litigation. Unfortunately, divorce mediation does not work for everyone. As such, many Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Read More »

Can you buy your spouse out of your business during divorce?

You decided that you wanted to divorce your spouse because they weren’t helping make your marriage better. You often found that you disagreed, and you got tired of all the conflict. Being in the position you are now, you’re concerned that your spouse will try to get half of your business during the divorce. This is a business you’ve run since before

Read More »

Handling the family business in a divorce

Building and growing a company while you’re married can be a great source of joy and pride for a couple, but that same company might become a source of contention if the couple splits up. For some, trying to determine what to do with a family business is one of the more challenging aspects of a divorce. Absent a prenup,

Read More »

Should I divorce if I have a high net worth?

Having a high net worth definitely comes with its advantages. You’ll have more opportunities to live a fulfilled life, both when it comes to business and pleasure. The more assets you have, the more investment options and choices will present themselves to you. That said, it’s likely that your high net worth didn’t come to you easily. You’ve probably had

Read More »

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 net worth divorce, a prenup is invaluable in helping the couple achieve a fair and balanced final settlement.

Read More »

Know how to handle antiques and artwork in your divorce

As you move through life and acquire assets, you might lose focus on just how valuable they are, especially as you replace your focus on financial value with sentimental value and emotional attachment. There’s nothing wrong with this, per se, but it can leave you in a difficult position in the event that you find yourself headed toward divorce and

Read More »

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