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The divorce rate amongst baby boomers is growing. This statistic has been covered by numerous news sources.

“Diligence is the mother of good luck.” —Benjamin Franklin It’s natural to hope to come out of the marriage dissolution process unscathed – or at least with as little stress and disruption as possible. Obtaining the best outcome in a divorce is never about luck. Rather, a successful divorce is all about preparation, organization, and […]

You and your soon-to-be-ex spouse may still be under the same roof, or you might have already separated or found temporary arrangements apart from one another. Regardless of your current living situation, your regular monthly bills are still coming in. How do you know who should be paying the household bills during your divorce? If […]

There are a number of legal issues that can arise during a divorce.

Getting divorced is a legal proceeding. As such, state law applies. These laws can change and those considering divorce are wise to stay current with any changes that could impact their divorce.

There are a lot of things that can go wrong during the asset division portion of a divorce. One area that requires particular attention involves retirement assets. Retirement assets are often a difficult asset to split during divorce. A group of financial professionals recently completed a survey focusing on the more common issues that can […]

Divorce in your later years can be tough – the focus shifts from what many see as the “typical” divorce with issues such as child custody and support, to a whole different set of issues such as retirement accounts and multiple properties.

Facilitating an Amicable Resolution in a Divorce or Custody Case

In youth, the popular song by The Notorious B.I.G. claiming that with “Mo Money [comes] Mo Problems” may have seemed like a joke. As we age, we realize that there is some truth in these catchy lyrics. The realization becomes even more of a reality when going through a high-asset divorce. Why is a high-asset […]

Many American couples start a business together. In fact, an estimated 3 million small businesses in the U.S. in 2000 were couple-owned, and that number has likely grown over the last nearly two decades. When a couple have become business partners and dissolve their marriage, the process can be disruptive – and even detrimental – […]