Monthly Archives: September 2025
2 Surprising Changes In Women Who Initiate Divorce, By A Psychologist
Decades of research have shown that women tend to initiate divorces more than men, even though it can be an exceptionally stressful chapter in their lives. They often have to take on more work — emotional, mental and physical — than they did prior to divorce. However, divorce can also present the chance to develop …
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7 Ways To Keep Yourself Safe From ‘Shark’ Lawyers Who Want To Get Rich Off Your Divorce
Who knows better how to divorce well than a divorce attorney? Nobody. They see the worst and the best of separations, divorces, and custody battles. Laurence Wilson is no exception. In fact, he’s been compiling insights to write a divorce guidebook his entire legal career. For 50 years, Larry helped more than 4,000 divorcing couples …
Russian billionaire’s ex-wife to launch Britain’s ‘biggest ever divorce case’
Natalia Potanina is looking for a £5billion pay out from Vladimir Potanin, who is estimated to be worth around $20 billion dollars – around £15.7 billion Vladimir Potanin is set to be the focus of one of the biggest ever divorce cases. The ex-wife of a one of Russia’s richest men has been given the …
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The business of business – splitting luxury in celebrity divorces
The secret garden, the floristry masterpiece, the sparkling ring and the fairytale proposal. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement sparked joy among fans, as well as speculation on social media and in the press. But why has this event caused such a flurry of interest among family law professionals? There are several key elements of …
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Information on buying or selling retail businesses in commercial premises
Buying or selling a retail business operating in commercial premises involves several important steps and considerations. Here’s an overview to guide you through the process: 1. Due Diligence For Buyers: Financial Review: Analyze the business’s financial statements, tax returns, and sales records. Lease Agreement: Review the commercial lease for terms, transferability, rent escalation, and obligations. …
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Court labels divorced man vexatious litigant after endless legal battles
A divorced man has been declared a vexatious litigant due to his relentless pursuit of grievances stemming from an unfavourable divorce settlement. The man had taken his cases through multiple layers of the judicial system, culminating in appeals to the Constitutional Court, only to find himself repeatedly unsuccessful. The man’s ex-wife sought the relief of …
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Hidden wealth in divorce and the rise of crypto
Cryptocurrency is no longer an outlier in financial remedy proceedings. Increasingly, digital assets form part of high-net-worth divorce settlements, yet the law and disclosure processes have not kept pace with the complexities these cases present. For family lawyers, this creates a growing need to balance client expectations with practical limitations, while developing strategies to manage …
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Co-Parenting Can Be a Logistics Nightmare. Here’s How We Make It Work
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Schilling, a 41-year-old dad of two and head of assurance services at a CPA firm in Minneapolis. It’s been edited for length and clarity. Trying to raise two kids while co-parenting can be madness. One minute, I’m in the office speaking with clients and coworkers, …
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