Getting a divorce often brings out the worst in people. All the grudges you have been holding against each other rise to the surface. Or perhaps you discovered your spouse was unfaithful. Whatever the exact circumstances, you and your soon-to-be ex are not on good...
High Asset Divorce
How are dogs handled in a divorce?
If you are like many people in Missouri, your dog is a valued member of your family. For some people, a dog is much like a child. You love it and do anything to ensure it is safe and happy. If you and your spouse decide to divorce, it can create a situation concerning...
What to do with your business during divorce
Going into business with your spouse seemed like a good idea at first, but then your marriage fell apart and now your company might be at risk, too. However, just because your marriage did not work, that does not mean your business will fail, too. But now that your...
What causes you to lose assets in a divorce?
When you and your spouse are preparing to get a divorce in Missouri, there are many important decisions that will need to be made in regards to your future. One of the most challenging parts of divorcing your spouse is having to decide how all of the assets that you...
What are the penalties for hiding assets in a divorce?
For divorcing couples in St. Charles, dividing assets can be challenging. This is especially true when one spouse tries to hide assets from the other in an attempt to retain marital property that should be divvied up according to the law. Not only is this practice...
Is my spouse hiding assets?
For couples going through a divorce in Missouri, disclosure of all assets is required by law. However, it’s not uncommon for spouses to hide assets from each other in an attempt to come out the process a little better off. Forbes explains how assets are commonly...
Who gets the artwork in a divorce?
If you were to find yourself working through a divorce in St. Charles County, Missouri, you might find yourself with a considerable number of surprises. From moving targets of case law regarding child custody to the invasiveness of discovery,...
Bitcoin: hiding assets the electronic way
At Turken & Porzenski, LLC, we know that some Missouri spouses attempt to hide assets when facing a divorce. This is particularly popular among high-asset spouses who use various methodologies to accomplish their purposes. The only thing new about asset hiding...
How do you handle offshore accounts during divorce?
Just because you live in St. Charles County does not mean that all of your assets are limited to the local area. You might have holdings throughout the state of Missouri, business interests throughout the USA and even accounts offshore. Dividing these complicated...
What assets must be identified in my divorce?
If you are going through a high-asset divorce in Missouri, taking inventory of your assets should be placed high upon your must-do list. While you may not feel the need to tackle this task immediately upon filing, memory can fade in regard to everything that should be...