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Many parents contemplating divorce worry that a change in their marital circumstances will hurt the relationship with their children. Especially for parents who have not been primary caregivers thus far, the idea of impending divorce may cause concern about the...
The end of a marriage represents a quantum shift in the lives of soon-to-be ex-spouses and their children. The divorce process is both legally complex and emotionally challenging. Life is changing, and everyone impacted by the split faces an uncertain future. Along...
Howard Soypher has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Howard became a Fellow took place before an audience of approximately 603 during the recent Spring...
When a married couple divorces, assets and property obtained during the marriage are subject to property division. Most of the time, divorcing spouses go into this process willing to negotiate and share financial information in good faith, but, unfortunately, this is...
As part of creating their joint life, many couples incur debt during marriage. In the event of a divorce, those debts must be addressed as part of the property settlement. If the couples have a premarital agreement, then the division of debts may already be decided....
When secrets come to light during the divorce process, those revelations can have a significant impact on your life. This is especially true if your spouse has kept aspects of your finances secret from you, and these secrets can have a long-term impact on your...
The property division determination portion of a divorce is particularly difficult for high net-worth couples. In addition to a primary home and retirement assets, these couples often have to account for business interests, trusts, and other complex financial...
You probably have some idea of the terms you’d prefer as you end your marriage. Countless variables can factor into divorce decisions, though there’s one that couples tend to overlook. Conversations about income can escalate contention. Transparent discussions about...
While there are many songs about divorce, one stands out in particular when it comes to asset division. “Who Gets the Family Bible” is a well-known tune representing the difficulties that dividing property in divorce brings. Today, the “family bible” would more likely...
Changing jobs following a divorce The finalization of divorce represents new, albeit separate, chapters in the lives of former spouses. New parameters can create complications, particularly when one spouse is paying child and spousal support. Jobs can be lost, just as...
