There’s no doubt that ending a marriage is a complex and emotionally draining process. Not only do you have to separate your lives, but you must also divide your marital property. In some cases, one party attempts to hide assets in an effort to walk away with an...
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Understand these realities during a high-asset divorce
Most people work towards acquiring as many assets as possible throughout their life. However, during divorce, you may wish the opposite were true. High-asset divorce is much more complicated than an amicable or uncontested divorce. SmartAsset.com says high-asset...
Should I sell my business before a divorce?
Owning a business makes divorce much more complicated. Unfortunately, there is not a one size fits all solution. According to the New Hampshire General Court, the court divides property equitably. This does not necessarily mean the equal division of all marital...
How to find assets during divorce in New Hampshire
Searching for assets during divorce is not uncommon. There are usually clear paths to locate assets; the vital thing to know is that hidden assets or property not disclosed voluntarily can be found and included in the marriage dissolution. How to begin the search for...
Are there ways to preserve wealth in a divorce?
People may accumulate a significant amount of wealth in many ways. They may hope these assets continue to mature and grow in value, providing a stable retirement nest egg. A divorce could put personal wealth at great risk, and New Hampshire spouses may wonder how to...
Can I get a portion of my spouse’s retirement accounts in divorce?
Saving for retirement is a team effort, and one that you’ve been working on over the course of a considerable portion of your adult lives. As such, it only makes sense that you would have a right to your fair share of your marital retirement accounts now that you’re...
Executive compensation in a divorce
In some high-net-worth divorces in New Hampshire, one or both spouses will have executive compensation that should not be overlooked in the property division portion of their cases. Tracking down and knowing how to handle executive compensation in divorce can be...
Be careful buying a home during divorce
People naturally want to get back on their feet as soon as possible after a divorce. They may seek to buy a New Hampshire home right away, but this is not always easy due to divorce-related issues. It is possible, but perhaps the best thing is to wait until the...
Understanding separate property vs. marital property
Couples facing divorce often are concerned about how splitting their assets will impact their financial future. They also worry about what assets they may have to give up in a divorce. Who will keep the house? The furniture? Any recreational vehicles? What about...
Prenuptial agreements are not just for wealthy people
By now, you have probably heard that Bill and Melinda Gates are getting divorced. Because the couple was one of the wealthiest in the world, many people in New Hampshire were curious to know if they had a prenuptial agreement to dictate how they will divide their...