Throughout your marriage, you may have built a business, acquired real estate or grown your investments. However, you could risk losing control over those assets if divorce enters the picture, especially without legal protections in place. A postnuptial agreement...
The property that people acquire during marriage is vulnerable when they divorce. Under community property statutes, both spouses have an interest in all marital property. Even in scenarios where one spouse earns the vast majority of the household’s income, the other...
Knowing what to expect from property division proceedings during divorce is important. Spouses need to start preparing themselves for the future. They must cover divorce costs, establish an independent household and divide their property. Understanding what may happen...
The National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) currently has three vacant seats, resulting in a lack of quorum that prevents the Board from issuing regulations or decisions. Because the NLRB reviews decisions from administrative law judges (ALJs), an employer can appeal...
Families facing legal disputes often focus on visible assets like houses and cars. However, it's crucial to remember the hidden treasures of Intellectual property (IP), such as copyrights or trademarks. These valuable creations of the mind can greatly impact family...
The media plays a leading role in shaping public perception. In high-profile divorces, the narrative can spiral out of control if not managed properly. Understanding how media portrayals can influence public opinion and taking steps to manage these narratives can help...
Small and mid-sized businesses may employ anywhere from a handful of workers to dozens of local professionals. These companies must ensure that they comply with all applicable state and federal employment laws. The leaders of businesses with employees also need to...
Certain types of misconduct can complicate divorce proceedings. For example, one spouse wasting or destroying marital property could unfairly diminish the resources that the spouses have to divide. One spouse could also attempt to manipulate asset distribution...
High-net-worth divorces often involve intricate financial landscapes that require detailed scrutiny to help better ensure a fair settlement. Parties in this type of divorce often have diverse assets, ranging from offshore accounts to digital currencies, which might...
Divorce has a tendency to create major financial changes. Obviously, trying to support two separate households with the income that once supported a single home typically results in a reduced standard of living. Spouses also lose some of their resources during the...