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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
By Andrea Murad With the aging baby boomer population, more people will be asked to close estates and with this task comes great responsibility. “The executor makes sure the will is carried out properly,” says Randy Kessler, founding partner of law firm Kessler & Solomiany. “They’re officially in charge of gathering all the information […]
By Geoff Williams NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Cheating spouses are constantly in the headlines, one of the latest involving former Central Intelligence Agency director David Petraeus. While there seems to be an endless appetite for stories about infidelity involving celebrities or those in the halls of power, in most cases divorce courts couldn’t […]
By PAMELA PAUL MOST divorced couples would probably prefer not to see each other. Ever again. But when you share custody of your children, you have to assume a certain amount of face-to-face time amid the endless back-and-forthing. Think of the clashing summer vacation plans, the who-goes-to-Lucy’s-birthday-party, the “Max forgot his homework again” at Dad’s. […]
