For many lawyers, choosing a specific practice area is the most important choice of their career. There are many options available, and this decision could affect your entire life after you graduate from law school. Each year, countless new lawyers across the United States choose to focus on family law. Is this really the right…
DetailsMany lawyers already see the writing on the wall. AI is set to transform virtually every industry imaginable, and it seems that the world of divorce is no exception. Like many workers, some attorneys fear the kinds of changes that AI might bring. In the same way that a factory worker fears being replaced…
DetailsIn October of 2024, Fortune published an article about “rich people” who use secret trusts and LLCs to conceal assets from their spouses. The article states that although these methods were once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, they are now accessible to virtually anyone with enough cash and the right accountants. Many of the most popular…
DetailsWhile Hollywood celebrities often divorce in exactly the same way as average citizens, sometimes they encounter unique challenges – especially in the realm of property division. A recent Hollywood divorce involved a complex issue regarding intellectual property – and it led to a six-year dispute. Intellectual property is an obvious example of a “complex asset,”…
DetailsMany law firms are only vaguely aware of the importance of cybersecurity. By the time they realize that they should have been taking this concern more seriously, it is usually too late. Over the years, numerous lawyers have accidentally sent their clients’ money to hackers – and this has caused at least one individual to…
DetailsCriminal trials have become a focal point as we head into the 2024 Presidential Elections. Putting aside the numerous trials faced by the former president, a case involving the current president’s son is drawing renewed attention. Although the potential effects of such a trial are not easy to predict, this case may reveal what USA…
DetailsMany spouses are extremely mindful of confidentiality and privacy during divorce. All kinds of problematic details may arise during the average litigated divorce, and it makes sense to keep these details under wraps if at all possible. This is true not only with celebrities, business leaders, and other public figures but also with average Americans.…
DetailsAlthough $1 billion might seem like a lot of money to hand over in a divorce, it still pales in comparison to some of the most lucrative (or expensive, depending on your point of view) divorces in American history. For example, Melinda Gates receives 76 times that amount after splitting from Bill Gates. Nevertheless, the…
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