There are some financial assets that you can divide fairly easily when you get divorced. For example, you may have a small checking account where you keep money for daily spending. You can simply divide the contents of this account between you and your ex. There...
Property Division
2 reasons divorce can be more difficult when you own a business
Unless you already have an agreement with one another, the division of your property as you prepare to divorce is typically a major challenge. However, it is more difficult for some couples to handle property division matters than it is for others. The more valuable...
How commingling an inheritance can cause you to lose it
An inheritance can be one of the more difficult things to divide during a divorce case. For one thing, it may be a very substantial financial asset, and it could be worth as much as anything else that the family owns. For another thing, it’s a problematic asset...
Are deferred pay and bonuses at risk when you divorce?
Career success often means more pay and a more prestigious role at the company that employs you. As your title becomes professional and your overall compensation increases, the compensation you receive also tends to become more complex. Your employer may want to offer...
Dividing pensions and retirement accounts in divorce
As you begin going through your divorce, one of the topics that will come up is how to divide your pension or retirement accounts. The order that you will need is called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO. A QDRO is an order that a judge issues. This court...
3 approaches to dividing your business in a divorce
Your biggest assets often become the focal point of disagreement with your spouse during a divorce. Couples frequently fight over marital homes and retirement accounts. A family business or professional practice can also be an asset that spouses must handle carefully...
Common asset and debt division concerns
As you prepare for the divorce process, you should expect to have both questions and concerns. And for many people, these revolve around asset and debt division. It goes without saying that you have two goals in your divorce: Secure as many assets as possible Move on...
Business worth in divorce means putting you with valued company
Separating intertwined assets is rarely simple in a divorce, but dividing a business can reach another level of complication. It’s hard to put a price tag on a company with complicated spreadsheets, but experts are ready to take a crack at it with a few tried-and-true...
How might your spouse hide assets in divorce?
One of the most contentious parts of divorcing can be dividing the marital assets. You and your spouse both want to make sure you get a fair share of assets. But what happens when you suspect your spouse has hidden money or property from you? Unfortunately, some...
Separate property may affect how marital property is divided
You and your spouse planned ahead before your Missouri marriage by creating a solid premarital agreement. Now that you are divorcing, you have the confidence of knowing that your nonmarital property will remain separate from the division process. At [nap_names...