It 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…
DetailsSome people have forgotten all about Ghislaine Maxwell – but she is still fighting her human trafficking charges from behind bars. According to a new report, she has received some extra funding to continue her legal defense. Where is this money coming from? Her divorce settlement. It seems as though Maxwell has received a surprisingly…
DetailsIt is technically possible for spouses to experience serious poverty – even while sitting on assets worth millions as they go through their divorces. That being said, many spouses only claim to be experiencing severe poverty in order to drum up sympathy during their divorces, and in reality, they are experiencing an extremely high standard…
DetailsAlmost every spouse who has gone through a divorce understands the frustration of delays. Sometimes, divorces can drag on for years and years on end without any sign of resolution. Some spouses intentionally delay their divorces, while others only face delays because they need to resolve important issues. And even if a spouse’s divorce goes…
DetailsAlthough remarrying a spouse might seem like a rare occurrence in the United States, it might be more common than you realize. In fact, recent statistics suggest that as many as 15% of couples reconcile after they separate. While only 6% of couples actually remarry after divorcing, this number is still notable – and it equates to…
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Celebrity divorces provide for great gossip, but they can also provide us with interesting insights into complex asset division. Whether these high-net-worth individuals are dividing shares in a multi-billion-dollar tech company, music catalogs, pension funds, or even the family dog, these very public affairs help us understand how courts rule on various issues. Three recent…
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This January, you might have heard about some divorces. Perhaps a close friend revealed their impending divorce. Maybe your favorite celebrity just announced that their marriage was coming to an end. Maybe one of your clients has filed for divorce, or maybe you were the one who decided to end a long relationship. Whatever the case, the…
DetailsFor many years now, researchers have identified a concrete connection between money and divorce. Simply put, many divorces are caused by money issues. Couples often argue about money, and these arguments can easily spiral out of control. In an era of rising living costs, mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty, money issues are more prevalent than…
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Although lawyers play an important role in society, they are also businesspeople. And like any business, a law firm must get paid if it wants to survive. Unfortunately, getting paid is not always as easy as it seems – especially during a period when people are genuinely struggling to make ends meet in the United…
DetailsDebt-related stress is higher than ever before in the United States, and this should come as no surprise. After all, Americans are holding more debt than ever before during a time of economic uncertainty, rising inflation, and skyrocketing interest rates. But what is the measurable effect of debt stress on marriage and divorce? How does…
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