In today's world, where high-asset divorces are becoming increasingly common, it is essential to consider ways to protect your wealth. One powerful tool that you could use is a postnuptial agreement. What is a postnuptial agreement? A postnuptial agreement is a...
High-Asset Divorce
4 ways to handle high-value assets in your divorce
When couples with high-value marital assets decide to divorce, the stakes are high. The division of such assets can even be a complex process. If you are facing a high-asset divorce, what can you do to ensure the protection of your interests and the fair division of...
Is spousal support different for wealthy divorcees in Virginia?
Going through a divorce is hard for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for high-asset individuals. This becomes especially true when it comes to spousal support, also known as alimony. In Virginia, while the principles guiding spousal support remain...
Do I need a CPA or some kind of auditor in my divorce?
In a traditional divorce where the largest asset is the family home and neither spouse is high net worth, the only experts filers usually need is their attorneys. However, navigating a high-asset divorce in Virginia often requires much more expertise because of the...
A post-nuptial agreement can protect you in a high-asset divorce
Many Virginia couples start a marriage with little in the way of assets. As time goes on, assets generally start to accumulate with increases in income and career growth. This means that if you decide to divorce, you might find you have a high-asset divorce. This is...
Should you fight for the vacation home in your divorce?
If you and your spouse own a vacation property, then it can become a focal point of your divorce. There may be sentimental value attached to it, and it could be worth a lot of money. As a result, each spouse might fight hard to retain the vacation home, but is doing...
Key financial experts for your high-asset divorce
Divorce is undoubtedly a difficult time, but the stakes can get even higher when high-value assets and investments are hanging in the balance. You might find yourself facing a tangle of property valuations, business interests, investment portfolios and retirement...
Escaping from an unfair prenuptial agreement in Virginia
Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common. Virginia has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, bringing its law into conformity with many other states. Unfortunately, many individuals have discovered that the terms of the prenup agreement that they...
Financial pitfalls to avoid in high-asset divorces
Getting a divorce is a deeply personal and crucial decision, especially when it involves significant assets like businesses, investments and luxury properties. Such separations require careful consideration and a clear understanding of the intricacies that come with...
Protect your interests in a high-asset divorce
Like most spouses in Virginia and throughout the country, when you said “I do” on your wedding day, you assumed your marriage would last a lifetime. Whether its demise occurred little by little, over time or a cataclysmic event was the straw that broke the camel’s...