For many lawyers, choosing a specific practice area is the most important choice of their career. There are many options available, and this decision could affect your entire life after you graduate from law school. Each year, countless new lawyers across the United States choose to focus on family law. Is this really the right…
DetailsMany lawyers already see the writing on the wall. AI is set to transform virtually every industry imaginable, and it seems that the world of divorce is no exception. Like many workers, some attorneys fear the kinds of changes that AI might bring. In the same way that a factory worker fears being replaced…
DetailsCryptocurrency is fast becoming the preferred method for asset concealment during divorce. It is also a popular strategy for anyone who wants to launder money, conduct illegal enterprises, and much more. That being said, standard tokens may no longer be enough to completely shield marital property during divorce. New tracing methods have emerged, and specialized…
DetailsOnline dating now represents the most common way to meet potential spouses, according to a plethora of new studies. The rise of apps like Bumble and Tinder raises new implications for marriage and, ultimately, divorce. How does online dating affect divorce – specifically, the financial aspects of a failed marriage? These are questions that researchers…
DetailsWhen you hear the phrase “digital asset” in the context of divorce, your mind might immediately jump to cryptocurrencies. However, while crypto is becoming an increasingly central topic in American divorces, this is not the only digital asset spouses need to be aware of. There are also many other assets that only exist in the…
DetailsDivorces can be extremely expensive for some American spouses – to the point where they are virtually unattainable. This leaves many in precarious situations. They lack the funds to officially divorce, instead remaining in a state of limbo for years or even decades. Although separation is common among estranged spouses, some of these individuals cannot…
DetailsTech companies are being sued for various misconduct in the modern era, including addiction among teens, spreading disinformation, and causing divorces. A UK man is now suing the tech giant Apple, claiming that it failed to properly delete texts that ultimately led to his divorce. He is now seeking over $6 million in damages. Does…
DetailsAlthough divorce lawyers are often highly professional, mistakes are somewhat inevitable. Every divorce lawyer is human, and every human being is capable of making serious errors. A divorce lawyer might accidentally make all kinds of mistakes, but most of these errors only cause slight inconveniences. What happens when a law firm makes a more costly mistake? What if an error…
DetailsFor most divorcing spouses in the United States, pets have sentimental value rather than actual monetary value. Disputes over the average dog or cat may be expensive, and they may even lead to litigation – but they do not involve lucrative assets. However, this is not always the case. There are many examples of animals…
Details
In the United States, inheritance is always kept separate from the property division process – but many other countries follow different systems. Although we Americans take many aspects of our divorce law for granted, it’s easy to forget that we are not the only country with a complex system regarding the dissolution of marriages. This…
Details