Archive for November, 2008
When does a bad economy make filing for divorce a dumb idea?
Back in the good old days, when say, Bill Clinton was president, people used to actually have money in this country, and when they divorced they used to have assets to divvy up. In particular, they actually had equity in their homes and so when they decided to go their separate ways, they could sell the house and actually get money for it, and [...]
Getting divorced? Don’t move out!
Sometimes moving out makes sense. For example, if you are the wife of a billionaire like Slavica -when-billionaires-marry-up Ecclestone and dear husband has already transferred his entire networth into your name allegedly so he can "evade taxes" and your gorgeous children are nineteen and twenty-four and living on their own in London, then [...]
Who should get custody of the dog?
The question of who should get custody of family pets has become a larger issue in recent divorces. That is because more and more people own pets than ever before, and as people evolve, so does their love and affection for domestic animals. People think of their pets as part of the family, and in those families where there are no children, [...]
Should attorneys set up their divorce clients on blind dates?
This is a very interesting idea. Can't say I ever thought of it before I accidentally found this webpage. What do you think? Should lawyers be setting up their divorce clients on blind dates? Is it a good idea? Is it ethical? Read the story here.
When billionaires marry up
When Billionaires marry up, they tend to do dumb things like transfer all their money into their spouse's and children's names to avoid taxes. When that happens, they deserve exactly what they get. Bernie Ecclestone, English billionaire and head of Formula One motor racing corp., did just that. He put all the money into his wife Slavica's and [...]
Billionaire taken by surprise when wife of 24 years asks for divorce
English business man and head of Formula One motor racing Bernie Ecclestone has been hit with divorce petitions from his statuesque Yogoslavian wife Slavica. She pulled the classic move out into a new apartment while dh is absent trick. When he came back, his wife was gone and maybe even his fortune. Bernie is apparently known to put billions of [...]
And now you are expected to sleep in this king sized bed all alone? Not!
Here you are, suddenly single, left alone to persuade the kids that it's not their fault, having to watch and pretend you're not jealous as your ex moves on without batting an eyelash, feeling like all your friends made out so much better in their divorces than you did and having to watch as they live it up while you can barely afford [...]
Marry with eyes wide shut? Divorce with eyes wide open
Who knows why? But a lot of people (women especially) get married with rose colored goggles on. Then all of a sudden, when it is time for a divorce, they admit that the man had shown them his true colors before the wedding but that they "married him anyway." For example, the woman might say something like, "I knew he was addicted to Internet [...]
Your Divorce Team: Why your cabinet picks matter
When you get a divorce, the outcome could come down to the team you picked. Believe me, you need a formidable team. You need a good divorce lawyer, for starters. You are also going to probably need at least two of these: a forensics accountant, a tax specialist, a child psychologist, a law guardian, a private investigator, witnesses, bankers, [...]
How to have a romantic divorce
Now that I think about it, it is probably possible to have a romantic divorce. Brad and Jennifer did it without drama and jealousy. They took off to a tropical paradise in the Caribbean with their friends, and they showed off their respective bodies in sexy beach wear, and they ate well, then they probably made sweet love a few times (some [...]
Divorce: Was it the chocolate pudding?
I am always deeply moved when a client comes in for divorce and in her midst is the cutest little child I have ever seen. My first question is usually a paraphrase of the following, "oh my god, how can a man walk away from this beautiful child?" (For some unknown reason, it is usually mommy who comes in bearing kids, not daddy.) But as soon [...]
Divorce Movie hits the big screen: Witherspoon and Vaugh at the helm
Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn are starring in a movie, Four Christmases. It is about DIVORCE and how it bifurcates families and allegiances, and what a tangled web divorce can create. It's gotten mixed reviews. But is said to have a few truly hilarious spots. Now playing at a theatre near you. Check it out.
Married in Paris, Divorced in Manhattan, House in Massachusetts
First comes the romantic wedding in Paris. Then comes the life in New York. Then all the real estate, including a country house in Massachusetts. Now, comes the high net worth divorce. Which country or state's law will prevail? And will your prenup survive your divorce? Read more here.
How to tell your husband (or wife) you want a divorce
Asking for a divorce is serious business, not to be handled in a blase fashion. So it is very important that you adopt the right tone when you ask for the divorce. Try to keep in mind that you had once loved this person and you probably have children with this person so he or she is likely to be in your life for a long time to come. So [...]
Advanced Divorce 501: Take your husband to the cleaners and don’t feel guilty about it
Creme your husband during the divorce and come out on top! Step One: Get a bull dog divorce lawyer (this whole plan assumes you have married a husband with a fair amount of assets.) Step Two: Plan the divorce for at least six months before you let him know that he's history that way you have time to hire a private detective to see what the [...]
The "mathematics of divorce"
Divorce is very mathematical. That is why you often need forensics accountants and tax specialists. Even in those cases where there is no equitable distribution, you still have to do the math to determine that the parties are walking away with no numerical obligations to the other. Divorce involves real estate closing fees, mortgages, child [...]
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