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Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. Often these are run as a family operation with children and spouses directly involved. At other times the owner treats the small staff as family. In either case, the business's ongoing viability or future is a...
Married couples may not agree on the necessity for their divorce. In fact, it is rare that both simultaneously realize that divorce is the best option for moving forward. Instead, it is usually one spouse who realizes that the marriage is not working. Sometimes, the...
Divorce is a time of great upheaval for the entire family. However, negotiating custody and parenting plans, the division of assets and other agreements can provide a new foundation for making important decisions regarding the children, financial responsibility and...
Families with at least one parent serving in the military face many challenges. This includes the ultimate sacrifice of losing a parent in battle and moving the family from base to base or being deployed for long periods. These and other factors can strain the family,...
Divorce for many used to mean that the wife got full custody of the children, provided the kids’ primary residence, and perhaps stayed home or worked less to raise them. The husband continued to work and climb the career ladder, striving to support two households....
They say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. One could argue that same is true for wealth. By any standard, the $130-145 billion (depending on the day) involved in Bill and Melinda Gates divorce is a lot of wealth. Nevertheless, cerebral founder of Microsoft...
Couples who marry often want to share everything they have with their spouse. The exceptions, of course, are those who draft a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, and these can protect certain assets. Over time the couple may come to realize that their individual...
Divorce is like many other actions in that it is best to be prepared. This is especially true when it involves a large estate. It is because, barring a valid prenuptial agreement, those who live comfortably often have the most to lose. It can affect what home they...
Those going through a divorce often experience a wide range of emotions. It usually includes optimistic moments when you dream of a new, more fulfilling life. It also often leads to feelings where you feel sadness or hurt that the relationship is over. With so many...
It is common for partners or employees to sign some type of non-disclosure agreement. Often this is done to prevent company secrets from falling into the hands of competitors. Divorces may also use these types of agreements. Obviously, there are no company secrets,...
