High-net-worth individuals take many steps to ensure confidentiality during divorce. This is especially important for celebrities, politicians, and other public figures. Although these ultra-wealthy individuals have their own reasons for prioritizing privacy, average people can relate. After all, no one likes having their dirty laundry aired in public – especially when divorces involve allegations of…
DetailsJoint assets are usually frozen until the financial aspects of divorce have been resolved, and this prevents spouses from accessing – and potentially wasting – marital funds. However, a spouse can still ask a judge to unfreeze joint accounts. This occurred when a former college football coach asked a judge to vacate a mutual restraining order preventing him from accessing joint funds. He…
DetailsMany spouses across the United States earn approximately equal incomes. While there are still legitimate discussions worth having about so-called “glass ceilings,” the trend is clear: An increasing number of women earn about the same as their husbands. While this evolution may surprise some, it shouldn’t have a significant effect on our society. For many…
DetailsSome celebrities seem to settle their divorces with much greater ease than others. Are these celebs simply more willing to collaborate, compromise, and negotiate with their exes? Or is this higher success rate caused by high-profile (and high-cost) divorce lawyers working tirelessly behind the scenes? Every divorce is slightly different, and perhaps it is not…
DetailsAccording to Federal Reserve data, 60% of Americans hold equities. The same Federal Reserve data indicates that approximately 60% of Americans hold real estate. During a divorce, spouses are likely to fight over at least one of these asset types. In many divorces, however, both assets are “on the chopping block.” Assuming that real estate assets are…
DetailsPaul McCartney’s divorce from Heather Mills was one of the most notable splits of the 21st century, and it ended with a considerable payout for the latter. As a leading member of perhaps the most popular music group in history, McCartney’s divorce was bound to attract attention. But the exact details of this divorce made…
DetailsMost celebrities today sign prenups prior to marriage, and this strategy offers clear advantages. That being said, various celebrity spouses still settle their divorces like us “normal folk” – and some even take their disputes all the way to the courtroom. Why do so many celebrities choose prenuptial agreements, and could normal settlements be…
DetailsLitigated divorces can be ugly affairs. With the emotional turmoil of a failed relationship, spouses can act in highly illogical and problematic ways. This may translate into numerous accusations hurled back and forth – often without any basis in reality. But can these accusations lead to defamation lawsuits? After making baseless accusations during divorce proceedings,…
DetailsAlthough it is quite rare, some fathers discover that they are genetically unrelated to their children – and sometimes this discovery only occurs after the “father” has provided thousands upon thousands of dollars in child support payments. For these fathers, the logical question is whether they will get their money back. The reimbursement of child…
DetailsIn an ideal world, each divorce would neatly resolve all property division disputes – allowing ex-spouses and family members to move on with no unanswered questions. As various cases have shown us again and again, this just isn’t how the world works. The most recent incident involves convicted murderer Phil Spector, his ex-wife, his daughter,…
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