In addition to a family home and real estate, investment accounts—including those related to retirement, are often among an individual’s and couple’s biggest assets. It’s important, therefore, that individuals who are planning or going through a divorce understand issues that may affect the division and value of their investment accounts. Ideally, an individual should take steps to gain a comprehensive
According to the Small Business Association, small businesses account for roughly 54 percent of total U.S. sales and employ 55 percent of the U.S. workforce. Many entrepreneurs spend years sacrificing and working hard to grow their businesses. For those business owners who are married, a spouse may play the role of business partner, executive or financial investor. In cases where
In addition to child custody, matters related to finances are often a top priority for individuals who are going through a divorce. Fears about one’s standard of living diminishing significantly are often especially prevalent among divorcees who previously relied upon a spouse’s income for financial support. Individuals who are going through a divorce and who have serious concerns about how
With nearly 50 percent of U.S. marriages ending in divorce, each year, thousands of Massachusetts families are impacted by the end of a marriage and the many and varied legal issues that come with it. From the division of marital assets and property to disputes over child custody and visitation, the divorce process can be challenging and leave an individual
Divorce is consistently listed as being among the most difficult and stressful of any life event an individual may experience during his or her lifetime. This makes sense considering the significant life changes and mental and emotional difficulties that frequently accompany the divorce process. In some cases, this already tumultuous and trying time is compounded by a soon-to-be ex-spouse’s attempts
While many people utter the phrases, “for better or for worse” and “until death do us part” in their wedding vows, nearly half of all U.S. marriages end in divorce. Considering these odds, it wise to take steps to establish a prenuptial agreement prior to tying the knot. A prenuptial agreement can be used to protect the assets and property
During a recent post, we began a discussion about spousal support. We briefly explained the functions of spousal support and we noted that there is no one “set” way in which spousal support is calculated. Just as every marriage is different, every divorce settlement is different as well. When thinking about spousal support as it may apply to your divorce
It is safe to say that the vast majority of attorneys do not intentionally take advantage of their clients. Certainly, as in any profession, there are a few “bad apples” in the bunch who intentionally take advantage of their clients for monetary gain or some other advantage. But far more often than not, if an attorney is taking advantage of
Divorce predictors can be useful tools for individuals who are not yet married and for individuals who have already been divorced. Divorce predictors can help members of each of these groups analyze their choices and evaluate their relationships in order to help avoid divorce in the future. Married couples may even be able to learn from divorce predictors in the
While most everyone thinks that their marriage will last forever, statistics suggest otherwise. Indeed, the American Psychological Association, along with a host of other organizations, has determined the divorce rate here in the U.S. consistently hovers around 40 to 50 percent. In fact, the APA also indicates that the divorce rate is even higher for those entering into subsequent marriages.
In addition to a family home and real estate, investment accounts—including those related to retirement, are often among an individual’s and couple’s biggest assets. It’s important, therefore, that individuals who are planning or going through a divorce understand issues that may affect the division and value of their investment accounts. Ideally, an individual should take steps to gain a comprehensive
According to the Small Business Association, small businesses account for roughly 54 percent of total U.S. sales and employ 55 percent of the U.S. workforce. Many entrepreneurs spend years sacrificing and working hard to grow their businesses. For those business owners who are married, a spouse may play the role of business partner, executive or financial investor. In cases where
In addition to child custody, matters related to finances are often a top priority for individuals who are going through a divorce. Fears about one’s standard of living diminishing significantly are often especially prevalent among divorcees who previously relied upon a spouse’s income for financial support. Individuals who are going through a divorce and who have serious concerns about how
With nearly 50 percent of U.S. marriages ending in divorce, each year, thousands of Massachusetts families are impacted by the end of a marriage and the many and varied legal issues that come with it. From the division of marital assets and property to disputes over child custody and visitation, the divorce process can be challenging and leave an individual
Divorce is consistently listed as being among the most difficult and stressful of any life event an individual may experience during his or her lifetime. This makes sense considering the significant life changes and mental and emotional difficulties that frequently accompany the divorce process. In some cases, this already tumultuous and trying time is compounded by a soon-to-be ex-spouse’s attempts
While many people utter the phrases, “for better or for worse” and “until death do us part” in their wedding vows, nearly half of all U.S. marriages end in divorce. Considering these odds, it wise to take steps to establish a prenuptial agreement prior to tying the knot. A prenuptial agreement can be used to protect the assets and property
During a recent post, we began a discussion about spousal support. We briefly explained the functions of spousal support and we noted that there is no one “set” way in which spousal support is calculated. Just as every marriage is different, every divorce settlement is different as well. When thinking about spousal support as it may apply to your divorce
It is safe to say that the vast majority of attorneys do not intentionally take advantage of their clients. Certainly, as in any profession, there are a few “bad apples” in the bunch who intentionally take advantage of their clients for monetary gain or some other advantage. But far more often than not, if an attorney is taking advantage of
Divorce predictors can be useful tools for individuals who are not yet married and for individuals who have already been divorced. Divorce predictors can help members of each of these groups analyze their choices and evaluate their relationships in order to help avoid divorce in the future. Married couples may even be able to learn from divorce predictors in the
While most everyone thinks that their marriage will last forever, statistics suggest otherwise. Indeed, the American Psychological Association, along with a host of other organizations, has determined the divorce rate here in the U.S. consistently hovers around 40 to 50 percent. In fact, the APA also indicates that the divorce rate is even higher for those entering into subsequent marriages.
