Like everyone else, most high-asset divorcees focus on significant assets, such as real estate, savings, businesses and personal property during the divorce process. However, many high-asset divorces also involve unconventional assets that also need to be equitably...
High Net-Worth Divorce
Who keeps the engagement ring after a breakup or divorce?
Whether you are asking your fiancé to marry you or are on the receiving end of a beautiful diamond engagement ring, the underlying intent in giving an engagement ring to your partner is that the relationship will last forever. Sometimes it does, but sometimes it does...
Where can you find hidden assets?
When going through divorce, it is important to keep an eye on your assets. This includes shared assets that you and your spouse should split during the divorce process. Unfortunately, some spouses may use this time to attempt to hide some assets, keeping you from...
How do assets and divorce tie together?
Assets and divorce have a huge tie to one another. Not only are they integral in marriage, but they often relate to the decision to get a divorce. On top of that, assets continue to have an impact during the divorce process itself. But in what ways? Wealth tying into...
What do mediators do in a divorce?
Many couples these days want to avoid the difficulties of litigation with divorce. They want to avoid going to court and the time, money and stress that it costs. This is where mediation comes in. But what do mediators do in divorce situations? What mediation is...
Can you keep your inheritance during divorce?
Going through divorce is already enough of a hassle without having to worry about where your assets will go. This might come as an especially big concern to you if you gained an inheritance while married. Do you actually get to keep it? Community vs. separate...
What additional expenses should you consider in divorce?
When people go into a divorce, many do not understand exactly how much money the entire process will end up costing. Attorney fees, court costs and more can stack up quickly. On top of that, any couple with a high net worth should also consider a few additional...
How collaborative divorce practices can help in your high net-worth divorce
Contrary to what most people think, dealing with a high net-worth divorce does not have to mean a high-conflict one. Collaborative practices can save you money, help reach agreements on your assets faster and make the divorce process easier for the parties. What is a...
Do high assets cause friction in divorce?
For many couples, asset division is one of the most difficult parts of the divorce process. It is time consuming, emotionally draining, and can even cost a lot of money depending on how things go. Do these matters worsen as assets grow higher? Or is this a simple...
When can you challenge a prenuptial agreement?
If you and your spouse are considering a divorce and have an existing prenuptial agreement that you feel puts you in an unfair position, you might be wondering about your options. There may be situations where you or your spouse decide to contest the terms within the...