While there are many notable concerns for spouses approaching divorce, retirement accounts can be especially problematic and complex. With the rate of so-called “grey divorce” climbing rapidly, this is an issue that divorce attorneys across the nation can expect to see more of in the coming years. In addition, surveys have shown that up to…
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Many spouses approach their divorce with the expectation that their attorney can handle virtually every aspect of this legal process. Unfortunately, this is usually not the case, especially when spouses are dealing with complex estates with high-value assets. In order to unravel these complexities, spouses are often forced to enlist the help of a wide…
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According to various statistics, grey divorce is becoming increasingly common in the United States. The term “grey divorce” refers to the separation of married couples who are at a relatively advanced age. Generally, these individuals are over the age of 50. One study found that divorce rates for those 65 and over have tripled within…
DetailsSilicon Valley divorces have been all over the news as of late, with Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates perhaps the most noteworthy examples. But while these divorces have been hidden away from the public eye, another breakup in the big tech world is brimming with public controversy. We are speaking, of course, about Scott Hassan,…
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There are many factors to take into account when dividing property in a divorce, and one of the most overlooked is the state of the real estate market. Depending on where a marital home is located, the real estate market can vary tremendously over the course of just a few months. Many spouses are understandably…
DetailsMany spouses invest in precious metals. This type of investment may not be as exciting as cryptocurrencies or as fast-paced as stocks, but they do offer a relative degree of stability. After all, precious metals have real, tangible value. Even if the stock market collapsed and people were using wheelbarrows filled with money to buy…
DetailsHigh net worth couples often have assets across the entire world. Offshore accounts are now quite common, and this is one of the most popular ways in which various individuals attempt to conceal income and avoid taxation. In addition, many families own properties around the world. So what does this all mean during a divorce?…
DetailsAmerica is one of the only nations that gives property owners rights to the minerals found on their land. This allows average citizens to “strike it big,” earning significant royalties after oil companies come in and start profiting from the deposits. This all sounds great, but what happens when a divorce is thrown into the…
DetailsToday, bitcoin is no longer an obscure investment option for a few fringe netizens. Cryptocurrency is now a truly mainstream phenomenon, and many individuals are jumping on board the virtual currency train in the hopes of earning a fortune. But what happens when you get divorced with millions of dollars in your bitcoin wallet? Is…
DetailsThe concept of illegitimate children has been a tricky issue for thousands of years. Kings and queens have inherited entire empires despite rumors of their illegitimacy. While there probably is not an empire at stake when most couples in the U.S. split up, inheritance remains a key issue. Many fathers may believe that they are…
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