Category Archives: High-Asset Divorce
Study: Cohabitation provides greater health benefits than marriage
For many decades, Americans have placed a high value on marriage, believing that it is important (if not essential) to the health and happiness of Americans and families. But with the increasing number of couples who are choosing to cohabitate instead of getting married, researcher sought to determine whether our long-held beliefs about the… Read More »
Lindsey Vonn shines in post-divorce competitions
When professional skier Lindsey Vonn announced that she and her husband of four years were getting a divorce, many speculated that the split would significantly affect both her skiing and her career. Well, those naysayers were right – but not in the way that they anticipated. In fact, in the months since Vonn announced… Read More »
Should you divorce during the recession?
Just a few weeks ago, we wrote a blog post about divorcing in a difficult economy such as the one we are currently in. Specifically, we discussed a study reporting that for every 1 percent increase in the unemployment rate, the divorce rate decreases by 1 percent. This is likely because couples simply cannot… Read More »
Infidelity motivates 99-year-old man to file for divorce
What would you do if you found out that your spouse had cheated on you? Would there be certain variables within the infidelity that would help you make the decision on whether to stay with your spouse or end your marriage? For many Las Vegas couples, the length of time that has elapsed since… Read More »
Divorce is a staple of Time’s top 10 marriage stories of 2011
Earlier this month, as part of its annual “Top 10 Everything” list, Time Magazine created a list of its top 10 marriage stories of 2011. A few happy tales made the top 10, such as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. But unsurprisingly, many of the top 10 had more to… Read More »
Number of married Americans hits record low (2)
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of the steady decline in married adults in Nevada and throughout the U.S. Currently, 51 percent of adults over the age of 17 are married in the U.S., and experts believe that number will only continue to drop in the coming years. The marriage rate has similarly… Read More »
Number of married Americans hits record low (1)
According to a new report from the Pew Research Center, the number of married people in the U.S. has reached an all-time low, and just over half of American adults are currently married. At the same time, the median age of first marriage is the highest it has ever been for both men and… Read More »
Poker champ’s ex-wife appeals Nevada divorce
In the coming weeks, the Nevada Supreme Court will hear the appeal of Luciaetta Ivey, the ex-wife of well-known poker champ Phil Ivey. In her appeal, Luciaetta will allegedly show that her ex-husband had improper communication with the judge who oversaw the couple’s Nevada divorce, which she claims created a conflict of interest that… Read More »
Mediation may make divorce more affordable
Recent statistics indicate that the divorce rate has dropped slightly in recent years, which is unusual. Generally, during economic downturns and other stressful times the divorce rate increases as financial difficulties place intense pressure on married couples. But this has not been the case during the most recent recession, and family law experts believe… Read More »
Skier Lindsey Vonn to divorce husband, coach
Earlier this week, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn confirmed that her husband, Thomas filed for divorce last week after four years of marriage. The divorce announcement comes as the ski season is well underway, and it is not known whether Thomas, who formerly played the role of Lindsey’s coach, scheduler, and professional adviser, will… Read More »