Special Concerns in High Net Worth Divorces
The Securities Exchange Commission has a concrete definition of a high net worth individual: any individual who, either on his or her own or with his or her spouse, has a net worth that exceeds $1,000,000 in liquid assets, an individual whose income exceeded $200,000 for the past two years and can reasonably expect it […]
Financial Control as a Form of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence comes in many forms. Although it can be blatantly obvious physical or emotional abuse, it can also take less obvious forms. Domestic violence is about controlling a partner’s behavior. Whether an individual’s behavior is controlled through the fear of physical harm, a demolished sense of self worth, or through direct financial control, he […]
How Your Income and Other Personal Characteristics Can Determine Your Likelihood of Divorce
When you get married, you vow to spend the rest of your life with your partner, for better or for worse. Nearly all couples taking these vows truly believe that they will uphold them and have every intention of remaining together for the rest of their lives. But current divorce statistics say otherwise. You might […]
How is a Collaborative Divorce Different from Divorcing through Mediation?
If you are considering a divorce, you probably know that there are a few ways to complete the process. You can complete your divorce through litigation, which means bringing your case to the courtroom to have it decided by a judge. You can also complete it through one of two methods of alternative dispute resolution: […]
Social Media and your Divorce
Social media plays a pivotal role in most of our lives. It is where we find out about friends’ and loved ones’ engagements, promotions, new babies, and other milestone events. It is also where many of us seek comfort from friends in our times of need. Although you are probably feeling difficult emotions like anger, […]
Choosing your Child’s Religion: What to Do When you and your Former Partner Disagree
Religion and its role in a child’s life can be a controversial topic. On the one hand, a parent wants to raise his or her child to make their own decisions about the “big” topics like God, death, and our moral duties as human beings. On the other, religion often provides the framework in which […]
Is Your Divorce a High Asset Divorce?
Wealth can be a relative feeling. You might feel like you are working yourself to the bone to bring home a comfortable salary, but still have a hard time making all your payments each month. Conversely, you might find yourself making a comparatively smaller salary than others in your community, but able to afford all […]
Is a Collaborative Law Divorce Right for You? Ask yourself the Following Questions to Find Out
Every divorce is unique. While one couple divorces because of infidelity, another divorces because they simply cannot agree about how to run their small business. A couple might have few assets and no children while another might have children, multiple real estate properties, significant assets, and a severely strained relationship. This latter couple’s divorce would […]
Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence? Get Help Today
In 2010, more than 113,000 cases of domestic violence were reported to Florida law enforcement. These reports resulted in more than 67,000 arrests and thousands more evenings spent in domestic violence shelters by victims. You might think that domestic violence is only an issue for individuals of a certain race, social background, or education level. […]
I’ve Been Asked to Undergo a Psychological Evaluation. What Can I Expect?
During the divorce process, one of the most important issues to determine is the couple’s child custody or visitation agreement. A child needs to have a relationship with both of his or her parents unless there is an outstanding reason why it would be harmful to the child’s well-being, such as one parent’s criminal history […]