In This Article: We discuss the most important high-net-worth divorce financial strategies used in Maryland, including asset identification and valuation, tax planning, retirement division, and long-term cash flow analysis. Divorce is one of the most economically disruptive events a person
How International Assets Complicate Divorce and Custody Cases
Dividing assets in a divorce can be challenging, but if those assets are spread across multiple countries, enforcing court orders related to the assets and the divorce becomes a legal minefield. Spouses with foreign properties, offshore accounts, or international business interests often face
Divorce Paperwork Checklist: What To Do After A Divorce?
SO, YOU ARE DIVORCED: NOW WHAT? FINISH UP ALL OF THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK Once you have your written Marital Settlement Agreement fully signed and executed, and especially, once you are divorced, there are often several steps still needed to comply with and implement the terms of any agreement or
Federal Employee Divorce Checklist
Getting a divorce is a complex undertaking under the best of circumstances, but when one of the divorcing parties is a federal employee, it can be even more complicated. The benefits that federal employees receive can form a substantial part of the financial considerations in the divorce because
What Is Divorce Mediation?
During divorce mediation, both parties meet with a neutral, and often, court-appointed third-party to work through disputes and ideally reach a settlement agreement that both parties find fair. Divorce mediation is considered a more peaceful alternative to traditional divorce negotiations and can
What You Need to Know About the Divorce Process
If you think you might be going through a divorce soon, you need to think about the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of this incredibly challenging life transition. Here are some critical things you will need to know about the divorce process. Who do you need to speak to right now? An
High-Conflict Divorce Planning For Women
If you’ve had a tumultuous marriage, you may be in for an equally tumultuous divorce. You need to plan ahead. Whether the issues are safety, mental health, abuse, or otherwise, high-conflict divorce planning helps to foster a better performance and outcome. How Women Can Plan For A High-Conflict
10 Concerns at the Beginning of the Divorce Process
The divorce process often begins with A, an act that makes continuing the marriage impossible or, B, a long period of planning. When you get blindsided with a divorce, many questions quickly arise. Here are just 10 of them. My spouse just walked out. I understand I need a "legal separation." How
