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Helpful and protective steps for finances during divorce
Most people getting divorced have two primary fears: how much time will they be able to spend with their kids (for those who have children), and how much will the divorce cost. The cost question has just as much to do with how much debt they will be liable for as it will pertain… Read More »
Could Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin be divorcing?
In what is arguably the first major celebrity break up story of the year, actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin have announced that they are separating. According to a recent USA Today report, the couple made the news public through Paltrow’s lifestyle website GOOP.com. In a blog post entitled, “Conscious… Read More »
Beware of dating during a divorce
The question of whether or not to date during divorce proceedings is commonly a difficult one to answer. While it is understandable that a person dealing with emotional pain would find comfort in someone else, the implications as it pertains to child custody and parenting time can be troubling. Essentially, divorcing parents may be… Read More »
Can infidelity clauses actually deter cheating?
If you are considering a prenuptial agreement as part of your marriage, chances are it is to protect assets or income from being misclassified as marital property. However, a growing number of spouses-to-be are including “lifestyle” clauses to define roles in their marriages and to set standards for conduct. One of the most popular… Read More »
Tax questions to discuss with your attorney
With the federal income tax filing deadline just a few weeks away, we find it prudent to write a post on the various tax issues that can come about when people are getting divorced. Indeed, divorce can be a stroll in to uncharted waters with regard to a number of financial issues, but it… Read More »
Studies reveal interesting reasons behind divorces
The reasons for divorce are not as commonly discussed compared to the many issues that come about while couples are going through the process. After all, child custody issues, financial infidelity and emotional abuse are a few of the things that battling couples endure during a divorce. Nevertheless, a few studies on the causes… Read More »
How to avoid costly mistakes in a divorce
While a number of divorces amount to orderly processes where parties detail what debts should be paid, how parenting time will be arranged, and what property will be transferred, others are emotional train wrecks where the parties wreak havoc on each other and substantial litigation is involved. In these instances, it is not uncommon… Read More »
Divorce may be easier for Nevada domestic violence victims
Domestic violence does not just encompass physical harm. It also covers verbal and emotional abuse. Most victims of violence in the home are afraid to come forward and report their abuse. This is sometimes the case between married couples all over the region, including those in Nevada, and it can understandably lead to divorce…. Read More »
Full custody and child support requested by Rapper
Nevada fans of rap artist Ludacris may have already known he was involved in court proceedings with the mother of his 2-month-old daughter. Recently, the rapper told a judge he was unable to pay the $15,000 a month the baby’s mother is requesting. However, that was not the most surprising part of the proceedings…. Read More »
Divorce timing could yield big Social Security reward
For couples in Nevada who are preparing to divorce, the timing of their filing can make a great deal of difference in the eventual outcome. This is especially true in regard to one’s Social Security benefits, and how the benefits earned by a spouse could come into play during retirement. It is well worth… Read More »