• Premarital Agreement Planning

Getting married is an exciting time for couples – from the engagement celebrations to the wedding to the honeymoon. All these events take planning, and one thing couples should also plan for is how to handle the financial aspects of their future marriage. This financial planning may involve creating a prenuptial agreement, which is also referred to as a “premarital agreement.”

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Children who experience a divorce in their family can be affected in many ways, some of which are negative and long-term, which is why protecting them and being a supportive parent throughout the process is as important as ever.  When working with an attorney regarding child custody, be sure to stress the importance of protecting your children during your complex divorce or custody litigation.

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Categories: Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Divorces and the economic aspects relating to divorces are complicated and involve many issues that need to be taken into consideration. When one or both of the parties is a high net worth individual, the divorce is taken to a whole other level. Because there are significant personal and/or business assets at stake, the divorce proceedings have their own set of unique challenges.  High net worth divorces must be planned for and approached in a manner befitting the unique issues that need to be addressed.

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Categories: Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, High Net Worth Divorce

 

If you’re getting a divorce or are planning to get a divorce, you will likely be thinking about your first meeting with a divorce attorney.  What paperwork should you bring with you?  What questions should you ask?  What questions will they ask you?  You may feel unsure of what information you’ll need and what conversations you’ll have.  It’s comforting to know that you are not the only person going through a divorce, and there are many others facing the same feelings.

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Categories: Divorce, Family Law, High Net Worth Divorce

Divorces can be emotional and stressful, and when children are involved, child custody arrangements can make things even more challenging and may cause additional concerns. What if your ex-spouse doesn’t abide by the arrangement and doesn’t meet you with your children on time? What if they talk about moving out of state? Luckily, there are laws in place and legal professionals available to help enforce the terms of these types of agreements.

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Categories: Agreements, Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Filing taxes can be complicated enough to begin with, and when a divorce is involved, there are additional items that one should consider because separation and divorce will impact your tax situation.  From claiming dependents on your tax return to your filing status and marital property, there can be a lot to think about. The good news is that there are experienced legal professionals who can ensure that your tax issues are resolved in the most advantageous manner to you.

Filing taxes can be complicated enough to begin with, and when a divorce is involved, there are additional items that one should consider because separation and divorce will impact your tax situation.  From claiming dependents on your tax return to your filing status and marital property, there can be a lot to think about. The good news is that there are experienced legal professionals who can ensure that your tax issues are resolved in the most advantageous manner to you.

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Categories: Divorce, Family Law, Tax Issues

When the subject of divorce is brought up, one of the first topics that might make you feel stressed is the topic of finances. What will happen to me financially during and after the divorce? This question and the stress that comes with it is completely normal, but don’t worry. If you have the right legal support, you will have the knowledge at hand to alleviate the stress and get you through it.

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Categories: Child Support, Divorce, High Net Worth Divorce, Support

If you are new to the topic of divorce and are about to experience it first-hand or suspect it is something that may happen down the road, you might be worried about the unexpected. You may have fears regarding the process and what it means for you and/or your children.

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Categories: Divorce, Family Law, High Net Worth Divorce

After you execute a divorce/marital settlement agreement and time elapses, it may be common for things in your life, and the life of your ex-spouse and children, to change. Often a person’s financial and personal circumstances change. People begin new jobs, they leave old ones, and they may relocate. They may even remarry or start new families. When a person’s circumstances change significantly, that person may need to modify the terms or provisions of a divorce/marital settlement agreement relating to child custody, child support, or spousal support/alimony in order to adequately reflect those changes.

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Categories: Agreements, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law

If you are in a relationship that you feel is leading to a separation, you could be overwhelmed by the thought of what this could mean for you, your finances, your living arrangement, and especially your children. Preparing yourself for this situation before it happens is one of the best things you can do. It can help to minimize stress and get organized so you can stay on top of it when the time comes.

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Categories: Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Equitable Distribution