Picking up where we left off last time: there are a variety of ways that the law in state may be more beneficial in divorce for one party than in other states. Those who are contemplating divorce and have a choice as to which state they will file in should carefully...
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High-Asset Divorce
Protect yourself from asset fraud in prenuptial agreement negotiations
In recent posts, we've been discussing the issue of hiding assets from a spouse in divorce. As we' pointed out, forensic accounting can be a critical tool in tracking down hidden assets and holding a dishonest spouse accountable and ensuring a fair division of assets....
Concealment of assets a serious issue in divorce proceedings, P.2
In our last post, we began discussing the issue of financial fraud in divorce. Hiding assets from a spouse is obviously a risky undertaking, but it is a risk that some are willing to take. It is particularly important for the financially weaker party in divorce to...
Concealment of assets a serious issue in divorce proceedings
A recent Washington Post article looked at the issue of fraud in divorce, particularly the use of offshore accounts and corporations by wealthy Americans looking to hide assets from a spouse in divorce. The issue is on the minds of more people after the release,...
Consult with financial, legal experts on divorce-related financial matters
Divorce can be a frustrating process financially speaking, as some of our readers may know from experience. Not only is there the stress of the extra expenses associated with the breakup of a marriage, there are also the costs of divorce itself and the division of...
Preparing for divorce may benefit Washington residents
When a new year rolls around, many Washington residents consider it a time of new beginnings. As a result, some parties may feel the need to take certain steps in an attempt to have a fresh start. Though some New Year's resolutions may be considered mild, there are...
Older Washington residents may be contemplating divorce
The desire to end a marriage could come at any point during a Washington resident's life. It was recently reported that it is becoming increasingly more common for individuals in their older years to divorce. Some individuals suggest that this increase could be due to...
Washington residents may consider mediation during divorce
When an individual is married to a person who is self-centered and controlling, those personality traits could potentially contribute to the desire for divorce. Washington residents may worry that separation will not go as they hope due to the potential manipulation...
Washington residents may be wary of social media during divorce
When many Washington residents think about social media, they typically consider the function to be self-explanatory: sites are used to be social. However, the information posted on social media sites could have a greater impact on an individual's life than he or she...
Understanding circumstances may help Washington divorce
Divorce can be a very different situation for each individual who goes through the process. Therefore, it may not always be prudent to think that because someone else's divorce went a certain way that another individual's proceedings will go the same way. Many...