Division of assets can create a lot of tension in divorce proceedings, but nothing is quite as heated as disagreements over parenting. Up until now, you and your spouse have raised your kids as a team. Now that the separation is underway, you will have to divide.If...
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3 reasons you should stay off social media during divorce
Divorce can turn out messier than you anticipated. Even if you and your spouse agree that it is in everyone's best interest, things happen during the course of the proceedings that can make the process more difficult.Advertising your marital status, or lack thereof,...
Common misconceptions about divorce mediation
For many years, Nevada had one of the highest divorce rates in the country. It was nearly double what you would find elsewhere. However, the divorce rate in Nevada has declined in recent years, right along with the rest of the United States. Despite...
When might a forensic accountant help in a divorce case?
While divorcing your spouse can bring with it a near-endless stream of emotions, a divorce, once you take emotions out of the equation, involves dividing your shared assets and debts so you can begin to create a life on your own. Some couples who had short marriages...
What happens to home equity when you divorce?
While, when you are involved in a divorce, you may find that your emotions are all over the place, there are still certain matters you will have to work through before you can begin to rebuild and adjust to life on your own. For many couples, this means determining...
3 key benefits of divorce mediation
Navigating your way through a divorce is difficult even under the best of circumstances, but long, drawn-out divorce litigation can hurt you and your family financially as well as emotionally. Rather than shell out considerable money on their own lawyers and court...
Prenups: How to bring them up to a fiance
Prenuptial agreements are highly useful in the event a married couple divorces. An increasing number of couples have discovered the benefits of a prenup, and they can help lead to a more peaceful divorce should the relationship get to that point. Although...
What happens to the family business when you divorce?
If you and your spouse are a high-asset Nevada couple with a family business or professional practice, it likely is one of your major concerns if you are contemplating divorce. Deciding how you will divide it and how you will continue to operate it, if at all, after...
Bitcoin: a new way for spouses to hide assets
If you are going through a high-asset Nevada divorce, you may suspect that your spouse is hiding assets from you in an attempt to skew the property division. Hiding assets before or during a divorce is nothing new, and thanks to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, it...
Should I choose mediation or litigation in my Las Vegas divorce?
If you are facing a divorce in Las Vegas, especially if you have a high net worth, you may have several unanswered questions about how to start the process. One of the very first decisions many people face is that of whether to attempt a mediation in the divorce...