Assets acquired before marriage are generally excluded from the marital estate. However, earnings that occur during the marriage on previously owned assets, such as pensions or other retirement accounts, might be subject to property division.
Will a divorce court award you a share of your spouse's pension?
Tips for protecting your privacy during a high-asset divorce
Readers may be familiar with the news of Angelina Jolie’s divorce filing against Brad Pitt. A recent article suggested that Jolie might opt for negotiations outside the courtroom.
Changing family structures impact child support, alimony awards
Data from the Pew Research Center indicates that the number of stay-at-home dads has nearly doubled in the past twenty years. Around two million fathers reported staying at home to care for their children in 2012.
Former NBA star seeks modification of his child support order
Professional athletes can earn substantial salaries, and basketball stars in the NBA are no exception. Former NBA star Glen Rice, who played for the University of Michigan’s Wolverines before the Miami Heat picked him up, reportedly made over $60 million in his 15-year career. Yet the 49-year-old former star recently sought a court modification to his child support payments, alleging financial struggles.
Do you need a lawyer for divorce mediation?
For couples that want to spare unnecessary heartache and expense in their divorce, it just makes sense to attempt to reach agreement on as many issues as possible outside of the courtroom. Our law firm has helped many couples approach divorce amicably in furtherance of those goals. For example, we offer several alternative dispute resolution options.
