Category Archives: Divorce
How Is Deferred Compensation Addressed in a New York Divorce?
Executives and other employees frequently opt to defer some of their salary for a variety of reasons. Typically, a prime motivation is to reduce current tax liability while reaping the benefits later in life when one’s overall income is lower. This is often a wise financial decision, but it can complicate the division of… Read More »
Divorce Registries Gaining Popularity
Americans are well accustomed to providing emotional and tangible support when someone close to them goes through a major life transition. Sometimes the occasion is joyous, as loved ones gather together to shower someone with gifts in anticipation of a wedding or the birth of a child. In other instances, relatives and friends deliver comfort… Read More »
Battles Over Expensive Swiss Watches Becoming a Trend in Divorce Cases
In many divorces, the question of who receives ownership of the family home is the toughest part of dividing marital property. Disputes over cars, investments, retirement benefits and business shares are also common. However, some high net worth couples devote the same sort of effort to battles over expensive watches. Fine timepieces made by Swiss… Read More »
Billionaire Accused of Sneaking Assets Out of U.S. Prior to Divorce
Some people seek a completely new start when they divorce their spouse. There are many different ways to do this. One billionaire moved halfway around the world when his marriage ended, but his wife suspects that he didn’t make that major life change for emotional reasons. As the founder of Zoho, a business software company,… Read More »
Divorcing Parents Should Be on the Same Page When Communicating with Their Kids
Most parents want to do anything they can to support their children during and after a divorce. Optimally, spouses put aside whatever disagreements exist between them to develop a parenting plan that truly reflects the best interests of the children they share. Unfortunately, good intentions sometimes aren’t enough to establish a supportive environment. Like all… Read More »
Rap Legend Says Her Prenuptial Agreement Led to a Smooth Divorce
Rumors about her divorce led renowned rapper MC Lyte to speak out on Instagram about the end of her marriage to John Wyche and why she’s thankful she signed a prenuptial agreement. Though prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are common among the rich and famous, few other celebrities have been as open about the significant, practical… Read More »
Model Emily Ratajkowski Toasts the Positive Aspects of Divorce
Most media portrayals treat the end of a celebrity’s marriage as a tragic event. Friends and strangers alike offer condolences as if the spouses have been stricken with some terrible disease. As someone who has been through a divorce herself, however, superstar model Emily Ratajkowski understands that ending a marriage that no longer works can… Read More »
Stockbroker Files $7 Million Defamation Suit Against Estranged Wife
Some divorces get very ugly. Heated emotions during a breakup can lead spouses to level serious charges at each other. Whether the allegations are true or not, harsh words frequently make the marriage dissolution process much more time-consuming and difficult. However, things can get even worse when someone looks to harm their soon-to-be ex by… Read More »
Celebrity Divorces Highlight Pet Custody Issues
Gossip pages have documented celebrity divorces for as long as there have been gossip pages. We’re all familiar with stories about custody battles between famous parents and paparazzi shots of stars executing the “handoffs” that are part of any visitation schedule. Now, many stories like this don’t just relate to the children of celebrities, but… Read More »
Ex-wife of Bezos Divorces Second Husband
When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos divorced his wife MacKenzie in 2019, the settlement she received was reportedly more than $35 billion, the largest in history. This was based partly on her three-percent share of the company. Upon her divorce, MacKenzie changed her last name to Scott and garnered a lot of media attention for her… Read More »