Divorce is already costly but these mistakes will put a bigger dent in your wallet

Liz Weston NerdWallet Published 6:00 AM EST Mar 3, 2019 If you’re getting a divorce, it pays to keep quiet on social media, says New York divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman. Trashing a soon-to-be ex or boasting about your great new life can complicate divorce negotiations. One client’s husband, for example, insisted he couldn’t afford a …

How to avoid extra heartache when love breaks down… and the splitting couple are business partners t…

For the owner of a business, there are few things worse than getting divorced. Whether your business interests are in partnerships, as a sole trader or shareholdings in private companies, they can all be seriously affected by a divorce – which, despite the statistics showing that more than a third of all marriages will end …

Is a declaration of trust legally binding? Can I get my share of the money back from my ex if we bou…

Question: My ex-girlfriend and I bought a house together five years ago. I paid a deposit of £100,000. We both contributed equally to the mortgage and other outgoings. Our relationship broke down and she has now moved out. When we bought the house our solicitor did a declaration of trust saying I would get my …

Mediation vs. Litigation for High-Conflict Divorce – Mediate.com

Mediation vs. Litigation for High-Conflict Divorce A practicing mediator and retired judge explains why mediation may be a better option than litigation for high-conflict cases. Many people wrongly assume that the only way to resolve a high-conflict case is to go to court. Although there may be certain cases that absolutely cannot be …

7 Things to Remember When You’re Feeling Scared of Life After Divorce

— When the Kansas tornado picked up Dorothy’s house and whisked it off to Munchkinland, she was naturally afraid. Feeling scared of life after divorce isn’t much different, really. Marriage, with all its imperfections and frustrations, is the thing you “know.” Or at least you think you do. It’s the “Auntie Em,” the point on …

Grants given to support victims of domestic abuse in family courts

Home > News Personal Support Unit and Citizens Advice Witness Service share £900K The government has awarded £900,000 to organisations based in some family courts to provide in-court support to victims of domestic abuse. In the draft Domestic Abuse Bill and consultation response published on 21 January 2019, government announced its intention to improve support …

Marriage advice: Simple test will predict if a couple will get divorced – NEWS.com.au

My phone recently pinged up a notification that a Wall Street Journal article on the mathematics behind lasting love was trending and being a long term in-love-ite, I clicked on it with interest. My husband and I met at the young age of 18, nearly 25 years ago, and there have been times when that’s …

The Expert Witness in Investment Litigation – NuWire Investor

From banks to hedge funds to venture capital firms, the world of investments is large and multifaceted. All investment options come with risks—but if fraud or misrepresentation takes place during the investment process, it can end up in a lawsuit. Common lawsuits include financial advisor malpractice, stockbroker misconduct, and securities fraud. There has been a …