Many high-asset couples have, at least, a family home and a vacation house. If that sounds familiar, you are probably facing twice the real-estate work during asset division. There are many considerations the court might make when deciding on this. Of course, if you...
Saving money on your divorce
Divorce can be unpleasant in a variety of ways, but many Americans do not pay attention to how expensive divorce itself can be. Of course, people are aware of the expenses associated with child support and alimony, but the actual legal process of divorce itself can...
Finding hidden assets in a high asset divorce case
Most married people trust their spouses implicitly and believe that they know everything that there is to know about their partners. When it comes to the financial, property, and asset-based wealth that they share, Connecticut residents may expect that their spouses...
Spousal Support for High Income Earners
Spousal support is a topic that may become important to Connecticut residents if they choose to end their marriages. It refers to the payment of money from one former partner to the other after their legal relationship ends. At its most basic level, spousal support...
Could the proposed wealth tax plan cause more divorces?
There are many reasons to marry; however, there are also many reasons to divorce. Filing for divorce can be a complex decision, and many couples in Connecticut and elsewhere do not fully appreciate how this process will impact them. While dissolution can be the best...
High-asset divorce of Amazon CEO has been finalized
When a wealthy couple decides to divorce it can capture the attention of the entire nation. People in Connecticut may have been closely following the high-asset divorce of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. According to reports, his divorce has been finalized, but neither party...
We guide through the process of high-asset divorce
It goes without saying that the decision to divorce is a big one. Beyond separating your life from the person you have been married to, this change can impact every facet of your life. Everything from where you live, to how your children spend their time to the...
What can I include in my prenup under Connecticut law?
Many people these days wait until their career is firmly established before getting married. Other people are entering their second or subsequent marriage later in life. And, some people who are looking to walk down the aisle already have a significant amount of...
Lessons can be learned from Amazon CEO’s high-asset divorce
People in Connecticut may have heard by now that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife are seeking a divorce. This high-asset divorce is notable as Bezos is considered the wealthiest man in the world, with a fortune of approximately $136 billion.Unlike Connecticut, which...
What happens to a family business in a high-asset divorce?
Some married couples in Stamford choose to establish a business together as co-owners. While their entrepreneurial spirit might make their business a success, some may find that their marriage isn't as strong. When a couple co-owns a business, and decides to divorce,...