No matter how civil your marriage breakup may be, protecting your assets until a judge signs the settlement or court order should be one of your priorities. A misstep, miscalculation or oversight often leaves divorced individuals struggling financially for months or...
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How will my divorce affect my business?
When couples start their new lives together after getting married, they often have lofty goals. They may plan to build a new home, have children or start a business together. All of these can contribute to the bonding of the partners, but they can also be a mess to...
Your divorce is a private matter, so why go to court?
If you are facing a high-net-worth divorce, you would probably prefer to keep it quiet. After all, divorce is a private matter between two people. When you opt for litigation, you go to court, and your divorce proceeding is open to public scrutiny. However, mediation...
How a forensic accountant can help in a high-asset divorce
If you and your spouse are anticipating a complicated divorce due to the complex nature of your assets, you are probably concerned about the possibility of a contentious courtroom battle.High income and complex assets should not deter you from choosing mediation as a...
Should divorcing business owners litigate or mediate?
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you are probably dreading a court battle over the business you own. Your focus may be on litigation, but that is not your only option. Facts show that even couples facing a high-asset divorce feel impressed by the...
Valuing art before a high-asset divorce
There are many reasons to collect artwork. Whether art is your passion, you enjoy collecting interesting pieces or you are planning for the future, you and your spouse may have assembled a notable collection during your marriage. If you are heading for divorce court,...
How to get your share of stock options in a divorce
The division of assets in a divorce can be contentious and complicated, even when it is only the family home and retirement accounts at stake. If valuing common assets can lead to disputes, imagine what can happen in a financially complex situation. Stock options are...
The bitter truth about divorce and retirement accounts
Many people know that divorce has an impact on wealth, but some high asset couples may not realize how much of an impact it can have on retirement. Though the laws of equitable distribution reign supreme in New Jersey divorce cases, when it comes to retirement...
5 mistakes to avoid during a high-asset divorce
All divorces can be complicated, but it is especially a risk when valuable assets are concerned. If you are ending your marriage with complex assets such as businesses, financial interests and properties, you may be in for a tricky and contentious process. It is vital...
Forensic accounting discovery in high asset divorce
In high-asset divorce cases, it is probably human nature for spouses to suspect each other of not being completely upfront about assets. This can be the case when one spouse is financially sophisticated and handles the couple's assets while the other spouse isn't...