As if divorce weren't complex enough, deciding what to do with a jointly run business can make things even more complicated. There aren't any recent statistics that capture just how many couples jointly own a business. However, one statistic captured in 2000 suggested...
Month: November 2017
How to know if a prenup is right for your marriage
While it is not ideal, divorce has become commonplace in modern life. Perhaps it is for this reason that many attorneys report seeing an increase in the number of couples seeking a prenuptial agreement. A prenup is a document a couple receives before...
Instances in which you can request alimony modifications
In order for a spouse to get the amount of alimony he or she has to pay his or her ex reduced, it often requires him or her to show that he or she experienced a decrease in the amount of pay brought in on a regular basis. In contrast, for a recipient spouse, he or she...
How to protect yourself from losing your home during a divorce
One of the most frustrating things about divorcing after being married for several years is thought of having to part ways with the home you've lived in for some time. Aside from it being perhaps the most expensive asset that you own, you've also likely developed a...
Where your spouse is likely hiding assets as you look to divorce
If you grew accustomed to living a relatively comfortable lifestyle while married to your soon-to-be ex, then you likely will want to continue to do so once you divorce. Oftentimes, though, it's not possible because your spouse may have hidden some of his or her more...
How to create a budget during a divorce
Florida has one of the highest divorce rates in the country. Eleven percent of the men who live in Florida are divorced, according to an article from the Washington Post. By comparison, Nevada has the highest divorce rate in the country, and 12 percent of its men went...