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On paper, an equal 50% business partnership with your spouse looks uncomplicated. It may seem that each person should simply walk away with half of its value after a divorce. But dividing a business is hardly that simple. The company may provide one spouse's primary...
Retirement accounts can be among a couple's most valuable assets. During a divorce, that can make them an important part of the property-division process. The state addresses retirement benefits under its property-division law. However, that doesn't necessarily mean...
Financial transparency is not just ideal during a divorce. The law requires it. Yet, hidden assets pose a significant threat to a fair settlement. If your spouse suddenly changed spending habits or stopped talking openly about money, they may be attempting to conceal...
Yes, even if you signed a prenuptial agreement, there may be ways to dispute it during the divorce process. In some cases, it will turn out that a prenup is invalid, so it does not have to be followed when addressing property division. One example could be if you were...
A default divorce judgment can be used when only one party is cooperating with the divorce process. They may file paperwork with the court asking for a specific child custody schedule, for example, or a certain division of assets. Under a default judgment, the court...
When a couple gets divorced, they often focus on how to divide marital assets. These are things they own jointly or income they have earned during the marriage, for example. But it is also important to remember that debts must be addressed during a divorce. Debt does...
You may expect mediation to feel cooperative, yet it often depends on full and honest financial disclosure. In New Hampshire divorce matters, each spouse usually shares income, property and debts so both sides can work toward a fair settlement. If you suspect hidden...
When someone decides to file for divorce in New Hampshire, they have to provide appropriate notice to their spouse. The divorce papers will be served to this person, informing them of the upcoming termination of the marriage and essentially inviting them to be...
When your marriage ends later in life, the stakes often feel higher — financially, emotionally and socially. Recognizing the common causes of gray divorce can help you understand your situation better. Once you have weighed the pros and cons of your relationship, you...
In recent years, it has become more common for older couples to divorce after decades of marriage. “Gray divorces” tend to be more complex than divorces that occur earlier in life. When divorcing spouses are close to or past retirement age, they may worry about how...
