Divorce

When a spouse attempts to hide assets in a divorce situation, they will usually do so actively, passively or both. These two types of asset hiding both happen in different ways, and different people tend to rely on one over the other. Mixing tactics is not uncommon,...

Divorces do not bear the same stigma in the U.S. as they did in the past. As a result, they are not as uncommon as before. Gray divorces are also on the rise. However, while they are the same in many ways as other divorces, they also include different considerations....

When going through a divorce, one of the most potentially difficult parts is the division of your assets. This can cause enormous stress for you and your partner alike. Unfortunately, the stress of the situation can and does often drive people to try illegal things...

When you and your spouse own a business, going through a divorce can present many questions, concerns and challenges. Determining the best way to handle your division of assets requires in-depth knowledge of the applicable laws. Understanding a community property...

Many people misunderstand prenuptial agreements and view them as a cynical move by one partner to ensure the person they are about to marry does not get their hands on their assets should they divorce. Yet, a prenuptial can be positive for both parties. It can...

Splitting up marital property during a divorce is one of the more complex aspects of splitting up. After all, it may be difficult to assign value to all of your items. For instance, if you have a valuable art collection, how can you designate the value? While...

An amicable divorce may begin with you and your spouse agreeing on crucial issues, but what happens when things suddenly turn hostile? While an uncontested divorce may save money and time, the final divorce agreement is as legally binding as one signed by a judge. If...

It is normal to take to social media during various important moments in your life. This includes weddings, childbirth, graduations, and negative moments like divorce. Most people use social media to reach out to their support system. However, during a divorce, you...

Divorce is the main reason one spouse may hide assets in a family business. As a community property state, California recognizes the equal, not equitable, distribution of assets in the event of a divorce. Sometimes spouses go to extreme measures to hold to assets they...