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As many as 10% of U.S. for-profit businesses are jointly owned by spouses. When these couples decide to divorce, their businesses often become wrapped up in the proceedings. How the court handles these valuable assets can affect other orders the court enters, including spousal support and property division.

The services of a forensic accountant aren’t always needed to settle a divorce, but couples with a large net worth or complex assets will benefit from working with a forensic accountant. Your divorce attorney will recommend working with a forensic accountant if they believe one is needed for the fair assessment and...

Separating assets in a divorce is rarely an easy process. When you and your spouse have international assets, the issue only becomes more complicated. If you’re heading into divorce and have international assets to consider, it helps to be aware of some of the most common challenges you may encounter, as...

New York divorce law consistently seeks to keep up with social and technological changes that affect modern life. The laws regarding intellectual property (IP) are one such example. Intellectual property includes a variety of assets, including trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets.  If you are facing a divorce in...

Many couples set up a college savings account with the intention of planning for their child’s higher education expenses. However, once a couple decides to divorce, the assets in that account need to be addressed.  Couples often forget to consider college savings accounts during the divorce process, which can...

If you’re considering divorce, you may have all sorts of questions. How much will it cost? How long should it take? Do you qualify for alimony? The list goes on. However, one of the biggest concerns most couples have is how high-value assets like real estate will be distributed. 

When it comes to settling your affairs in a divorce, there are two main strategies that most couples use: litigation or mediation. Litigation is a court-led process, while mediation happens in a less formal environment where the couple comes to an agreement before meeting in court.  While