By Andrea Murad The divorce process isn’t just long and stressful, it’s also expensive. Once a divorce is finalized, the participants are often left picking up the financial pieces and establishing a new budget as a single person. “There will always be things you could have done better in the divorce, but don’t dwell on […]
By Adriana Velez Some of us see divorce coming from a long ways off. And others don’t see it until they hear those terrifying words, “I want a divorce.” Especially for women who don’t see it coming, that separation can send you into an emotional tailspin. And your turmoil can cause you to make some horrible mistakes […]
This is a guest post by Scott Morgan a board certified family law attorney in Texas and founder of the Morgan Law Firm a Houston based firm with an additional office in Austin. As soon as you’re certain that a divorce is imminent, it is of the utmost importance that you hire a lawyer that […]
By Michelle Lodge When wealthy couples divorce, minds may run to contentious drawn-out affairs that dominate headlines and command hefty fees and settlements. A perfect example is that of basketball star Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, who announced in January, after months of negative press, that their divorce was now off. It doesn’t have […]
By Kate Rogers Couples in the process of divorce tend to narrow their focus on the finish line to put an end to the pain, cost and burden that comes along with legally ending a marriage, but experts warn moving too fast too soon can lead to financial troubles down the road. “Don’t be penny-wise […]
This is a copy of my recent blog written for LinkedIn: It is very interesting being a divorce lawyer on Valentine’s Day. Yes, at times I feel bad being in a profession that is part of the process of breaking up, except that I know in my heart that I did not cause the break […]
By Molly McCluskey, The Motley Fool Yours. Mine. Ours. The words take on new meaning when you’re getting married — and entirely different new meanings if you’re splitting up. A lot of couples got engaged Thursday, and while no one can predict their future, many people find that a prenuptial agreement helps increase their security […]
By STEVEN KURUTZ Soon after they moved in together, a woman we’ll refer to simply as Ashley noticed that her boyfriend had amnesia when it came to remembering where household items were kept. If he needed a bandage, for example, he would ask her where to find it — repeatedly. “I’ll say, ‘It’s in the […]
By Randall M. Kessler We have seen a lot in the past year. We have seen courts in two different states proscribe procreation (for not paying child support and other reasons). We have seen more celebrity divorce and family law in the news (think Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries, Kanye West, Deion Sanders and Kobe Bryant). […]
By Andrea Murad As couples get ready to walk down the aisle, it can be hard to plan for the possibility of splitting down the road, but with today’s high divorce rate, it’s important they protect their assets. “Love doesn’t conquer all,” says Linda Ravdin, principal at Pasternak & Fidis. “Marriage isn’t only about love, […]
