Divorce trials rely on the impartiality of judges. If these judges cannot approach divorce cases in an unbiased manner, spouses suffer very real consequences. Of course, even the most professional judges are only human at the end of the day. Completely eliminating bias from our minds is impossible. The best we can do is be aware of…
DetailsIt should come as no surprise that Jeff Bezos is planning to sign another prenuptial agreement. After all, he is essentially the poster child for prenups. If there is anyone who needs a prenup, it is him. He is now the third-richest man in the world, although he once held the top spot. It makes…
DetailsThere are some divorces that tend to garner more attention than others, and the obvious example is a celebrity divorce. These celebrities might be famous actors, financiers, or reality TV stars. But it is often the latter category that seems to create the most buzz, and one specific reality TV couple is making headlines right…
DetailsSoccer players are some of the highest-paid athletes on the planet. This makes sense, especially when you consider the fact that soccer is the “world’s game” and the most popular sport. Unlike many North American sports leagues, there are no salary caps in Europe’s biggest soccer leagues. This means that players enjoy salaries that have…
DetailsThe biggest divorce settlement of all time was paid by Rupert Murdoch when he divorced his wife in 1999. That year, he paid $1.7 billion – which is about $2.8 billion in today’s money. Over the years, people have come close to breaking that record, but you get the feeling that it might stand the…
DetailsWhat is more difficult: Running a household or running a corporation? The answer depends on who you ask. High-level corporate execs will argue that their jobs require long hours, analytical minds, and a certain degree of ruthlessness. On the other hand, stay-at-home parents will insist that they have the most difficult job on the planet…
DetailsIt is no secret that inflation is driving the cost of living higher and higher in the United States. Not only are things becoming much more expensive, but prices are also rising at a faster rate than most of us can remember. Not too long ago, the inflation rate in the United States was just 1.4%. In…
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There is no one-size-fits-all answer about how couples should approach their finances. Some couples put all their money into a joint account and make all major financial decisions jointly, based on the belief that this fosters togetherness and transparency and discourages dishonesty; they might each take a small cash allowance each week or each month…
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Which spouse gets to stay in the marital home is often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. For the 99%, this is usually because the marital home is the most valuable asset that the couple owns, and if they have minor children, then the parenting plan often plays an important role in…
DetailsYachts are common assets among the super rich. Some are truly spectacular, achieving the status of “mega yacht” or even “hyper yacht.” Some even have their own detachable submarines, while helicopter landing pads are becoming more and more popular by the day. All that aside, it is clear that yachts can be a drain on…
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