Suspicion. Sneaky. Stupidty. Slammer. Haven’t we learned that social media and divorce don’t mix? Read about yet another article about divorcing folks behaving badly. Warning: don’t try this at home. The most bizarre use of Facebook in a divorce case ever – The Globe and Mail Who is at greater fault? The spying wife or […]
Are you heading for divorce? Do you own a business? What strategies should you employ if your business is considered a marital asset? The article below, from “Entrepreneur,” sets forth seven maneuvers if divorce is contemplated. These tactics include maintaining good records, obtaining a fair valuation/appraisal, paying yourself a reasonable salary and maybe even firing […]
I just read an article, which offers practical financial advice for those individuals contemplating or in the process of a divorce. I especially agree with the notion that not all marital assets are created equally. For example, a pension or other retirement plans are particularly attractive assets due to their tax treatment and the potential […]
Yet another example of parental alienation. A father created a blog called “The Psycho Ex Wife” where he vented about his ex – the mother of his two boys ages 10 and 12. During a recent court hearing, a judge ordered the father to shut down the blog. According to the judge, the father was […]
I get a few phone calls a month from prospective clients about collaborative divorce. What is it? Is it the same as divorce mediation? Do I have to go to court if I do collaborative divorce or mediation? Collaborative divorce is similar to mediation in that both processes are designed to be less adversarial than […]
Same sex marriages in Connecticut were legalized in October 2008. But that doesn’t mean that spouses in a same sex marriage derive all the benefits of a heterosexual marriage. Some examples of inequality include: 1. Tax returns. Since Connecticut acknowledges same sex marriages a same sex couple may file a joint state income tax return. […]
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