Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
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How Much Will My Divorce Cost?
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 4 - Splitting Costs: Forensic Accounting in Divorce
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 2 - Mortgage Mastery: Charting a Financial Course Post-Divorce
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Let's Talk Family Law Taxes
Episode 014: Business Divorce Stories: Business Appraiser Tony Cotrupe and Attorney Jeff Eilender
Family law cases — from divorce to custody and property division — can be stressful and costly. However, most expensive problems are preventable. By staying organized, managing emotions, communicating clearly, and following...more
A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision offers a clear reminder that in family property disputes, procedural risk can be just as determinative as the underlying legal issues. While the ruling arises from Alberta, its...more
For many divorce attorneys, the busy season starts after the first of the year. Since practically the inception of this blog, I have posted on the phenomenon of the New Year’s Resolution Divorce. For whatever reason, this...more
It is your first meeting with a divorce attorney. Towards the end of the meeting, the attorney recommends that you hire a financial expert to conduct an analysis that could help resolve your case. You like the idea of hiring...more
For many families, their home is their most valuable asset, both financially and emotionally. For families navigating a divorce, determining the future of the family home requires a careful assessment of the financial,...more
Many prenuptial agreements include provisions about what happens with each party’s retirement and pensions in the event of divorce. In such prenuptial agreements, some couples may decide that they will divide or...more
A postnuptial agreement (sometimes called a postnuptial property settlement agreement or postnuptial property division agreement) is a formal agreement entered into during marriage in order to define each spouse’s property...more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married! With both of them successful in their own right, it is highly likely both of them will want to execute a prenuptial agreement. What things should they consider?...more
Divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged, and one of the most stressful moments for anyone involved in divorce proceedings is cross-examination....more
When a marriage ends, one of the most critical steps in the divorce process is often the most overlooked: financial disclosure....more
Private equity assets add a layer of complexity to divorce that goes beyond the standard division of bank accounts and retirement plans. These interests often involve tiered payout structures, vesting schedules, capital...more
What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a way to resolve your divorce out of court. Given the current backlog and shortage of judges, it is something people with family law issues should give serious consideration to...more
Have you ever wondered why some divorces make headlines while others quietly resolve behind closed doors? In Seattle, as in many major cities, not every divorce is straightforward. Some involve unique assets, intricate family...more
Who gets to keep the dog in a California divorce? Much like children, pets can become the central focus of ownership disputes in a divorce, even though they are not human. State law increasingly recognizes a furry friend’s...more
A divorce can change how people remember their weddings. Instead of reminiscing about the tender moments, they tend to fixate on the price tag. Here are notes on whether you can recover common costs of your wedding when you...more
In Massachusetts, a person contemplating filing for divorce may be confronted with the question of what will happen to their trust interests. First, a trust is a legally independent entity in which one party, the trustee,...more
Benjamin Franklin famously said that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. A close third would be family squabbles over who gets the personal property when someone dies. Even a well-thought-out estate plan may...more
A separation agreement is a private contract between spouses who have separated or are about to separate. It typically addresses property division, spousal support (alimony), child custody, and child support. If the spouses...more
For many couples going through a divorce, the marital home is not only their most valuable asset but also their most sentimental asset. If one spouse wants to keep the home, they may need to “buy out” the other spouse’s...more
Oftentimes, inheritances are considered separate property and are not divided in divorce. That means if you received money, real estate, or other property through an inheritance that was left specifically to you, it usually...more
Planning a wedding involves countless decisions, from choosing the perfect venue to selecting flowers. But beyond the celebration details, many couples are also considering an important legal and financial step: creating a...more
What do many people have in common with recently engaged music superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce? The answer? Prenuptial agreements! Indeed, you don’t have to be uber-rich to...more
Grey divorce, also known as late‑life or “silver split” divorce, refers to the dissolution of long‑term marriages by couples typically aged 50 and older who are entering a new phase of life. This phenomenon is becoming...more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently broke the internet when they announced their engagement via Instagram on August 26, 2025, with their joint post garnering around 35.7 million likes. Love them or hate them, their...more
One of the most challenging aspects of asset division in a California divorce is dividing mortgage loans. Deciding which spouse will stay in the home is a challenge, but handling the mortgage adds another layer of complexity....more