When you think that a divorce is imminent, you should start taking steps to protect your business. You might think that it is unnecessary to do so, but the reality is that your business could be in danger, even if the other person doesn't do anything with it. In...
Asset Division
Real estate realities: Property division tips
When you are getting a divorce and own several properties, it's necessary to look into how you want to divide those properties. Anything that's a marital asset can be divided in accordance with the state's equitable distribution guidelines. As an equitable...
Divorce and a family business buyout
Going through a divorce is every bit as challenging as it sounds. As you do this, you'll need to turn your attention to a variety of details. If you own a family business with your spouse, you need to have a clear idea of what will happen to it in the future. It goes...
Know your assets’ classification for an easy division of property
Marital property, defined by law, is any property you obtain during your marriage. Commingled assets become marital property in some cases, too. Define your marital property matters, because it could save you months of hassles in negotiations for items that are in...
Dividing your home in divorce: Valuation matters
If your spouse wants to get a divorce and you want to work through property division issues, it's very important that you work out the value of your home. A home is often one of the largest assets a couple owns together, and generally it is THE largest asset. Getting...
Is your spouse hiding assets? This is how to find them
People get divorced every day. Unfortunately, not everyone properly prepares for divorce. Now that you and your husband are one step away from calling divorce attorneys, you should take the time to do some research -- not just research about divorce proceedings in...