Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
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How Much Will My Divorce Cost?
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 4 - Splitting Costs: Forensic Accounting in Divorce
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 2 - Mortgage Mastery: Charting a Financial Course Post-Divorce
Let's Talk Family Law Taxes
Episode 014: Business Divorce Stories: Business Appraiser Tony Cotrupe and Attorney Jeff Eilender
Thinking about a prenup? State Bar of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist Mitch Reichman explains why a prenuptial agreement is a smart move if you have assets. Find out how prenups can be customized to fit your...more
As people await the much anticipated white smoke to appear for the selection of the new Pope, another anticipated event comes around this time of year. Wedding season is upon us, and although most couples feel a conclave of...more
While we as attorneys may have personal relationships with our clients, we generally advise them in a professional capacity and maintain our focus on business. When a client is getting divorced, business and personal concerns...more
As a follow up to my previous blog post on the $70,000 engagement ring, the Supreme Judicial Court has now joined the majority of states by ruling in Johnson v. Settino that the engagement ring must be returned if the wedding...more
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements may be associated with celebrities and extremely wealthy individuals – but they’re for everyone! In fact, a 2023 poll by Axios/Harris found that over 50% of American adults polled said...more
Who keeps the engagement ring when the knot is never tied? A new answer to this age-old question may be coming to Massachusetts as the Supreme Judicial Court considers the case of Johnson v. Settino. The engagement ring at...more
Merriam-Webster defines “defunct” as “no longer living, existing, or functioning.” In Washington, a “defunct marriage” is a term for spouses who have given up any hope of salvaging the relationship, and yet for whatever...more
While it is standard practice that an asset will be valued and divided in a divorce, what happens when the same asset that was divided between spouses is also used to generate income for support? In such divorce cases, a...more
Early today I fielded a call from a friend who casually asked about the definition of legal separation. I provided the textbook answer including the presumption while noting that this was one concept where ambiguity was on...more
When it comes to getting divorced in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. where you live can make a huge difference in what it takes to start a divorce case. Recently, there have been some significant changes in divorce...more
Your attorney is your advocate. A forensic accountant is your financial fact-finder. In this episode, Sandra Fava and guest Megan Sartor, a forensic accountant, explore the symbiotic relationship between lawyers and...more
Divorce proceedings can be complex when representing clients of means. When the client is a professional, executive, business owner or has acquired assets through some other endeavor, they often present with a wide array of...more
One of the pleasures of writing this column is interaction with folks in the legal community. I hear with some frequency from an attorney in California. This morning he responded to my column about deferring mortgage...more
When the Kansas City Chiefs take the field, Swifites have their eagle eyes watching star tight end, Travis Kelce's every move. No longer are people discussing quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his family, instead Travis Kelce...more
The Israeli Supreme Court recently handed down an important ruling addressing the issue of division of property between common-law spouses. Specifically, the ruling changes the “presumption of property sharing” arrangement...more
One of the most common questions I am asked when a party files for a divorce is, “Who keeps the house?” There are often many considerations when answering this question. Foremost the spouse who wants to keep the house should...more
An engagement ring can be a powerful symbol of love and affection—but that sparkly rock can also empty out your bank account in a hurry. So, if your generous gift doesn’t precede a trip down the aisle or a lifelong marriage,...more
It will be much simpler to get divorced in Maryland starting this October. Maryland couples will be able to divorce without a physical separation (i.e. needing to reside in separate households) or waiting period thanks to...more
One of the most common questions asked during a divorce is: should I leave the marital residence? For every case, it will depend on the situation. COMMITTING ABANDONMENT - It is a common misconception that if you leave...more
Estate planning is a process that must be customized to fit each individual’s unique situation. Each individual has their own priorities and issues to address. The priorities and issues for an unmarried individual are often...more
The announcement by Bill and Melinda Gates that they were ending their 27 year marriage shocked many. However, what was even more shocking was how amicable it appeared. We hear horror stories about how contentious,...more
If you have decided to divorce in the Midwest, you will need legal counsel. A competent Midwest divorce attorney will save you time, money, and stress during the process. They can also guide you to a more favorable result...more
Jack Bux and his high school sweetheart, Diane, have been married a few years, but the pandemic has taken its toll on their relationship, and they could soon be parting ways....more
The presents are unwrapped, and gifts exchanged. But that gift with your name on it, or that new vehicle in the driveway with a big bow on top, is it really yours? Or, in the event of a divorce or legal separation, is it...more
The pandemic may be delaying weddings, but people are still moving forward living their lives together – and making some unfortunate financial decisions. Unfortunate because they are not protected by laws that would protect...more