Millions of Americans own their own business. Small businesses form an important and essential sector of the American economy. It is not uncommon for everyone in the family to work at the business for years or even their entire lifetime. The children of the business owners and even the children’s children may make a career…
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Who Gets the Family Dog?
Millions of Americans keep family pets, and dogs are the most popular selection. Dogs quickly become an integral part of a family unit. A divorce means breaking down and dividing the family unit, and when a dog is part of the family, the parties will need to consider what is to become of the dog. …
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Divorce can present serious financial issues for both spouses. During a marriage, the spouses pool resources and work together to keep the household running. However, after divorce is over, the two spouses will have to learn to reorganize their finances, restructure their budget, and run their household alone. Financial decisions made during the divorce have…
Read More »Divorcing a Narcissist
Even when you and your spouse can amicably settle all issues in divorce, the process is never easy. An uncontested divorce with all of the issues settled is the best possible scenario, but can only happen when you and your spouse work together. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Especially when one spouse is particularly…
Read More »Adultery in Divorce - When It Matters, When It Doesn't
Discovering that your spouse is cheating on you is never easy. Whether your spouse willingly admits to misconduct or you discover it on your own, it is likely you are now considering a divorce. When making your plans to move forward with a divorce, it is important for you to have an understanding of how…
Read More »Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements
The beginning of a marriage is a time full of hope and excitement. When a couple is just starting their life together, the last thing they want to consider is divorce. However, in some circumstances it may be important for the parties to consider that exact scenario. A prenuptial agreement is a contract that allows…
Read More »Avoid These Mistakes When Dividing 401(k) Assets During Divorce
We all work hard to prepare for retirement. During a marriage, we spend years and sometimes even decades planning for our future and saving for retirement. If you and your spouse are divorcing, you will have to make new plans for the future and readjust your view to envision your retirement without the financial assets…
Read More »Why You Should Know the Liquidity of Marital Assets During Divorce
It is common knowledge that during a divorce, the parties will have to divide up the assets and debts that they acquired during the marriage. Especially where the parties have been married for a substantial length of time, this can be a complicated and difficult task. More likely than not, the parties will have many…
Read More »I'm Marrying Someone with Debt. How Can I Protect My Finances?
Marriage allows two people to join together and build their lives together. Spouses will provide each other with support, both emotional and financial, throughout their lives, working toward mutual goals, such as a stable retirement plan. Before the marriage begins, however, there are many important considerations, ranging from educational choices for your children to where…
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